EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants activated veteran kicker Graham Gano off injured reserve to kick Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles .

Gano replaces Jude McAtamney , who missed two extra points in last week's 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos . The Giants (2-5) waived McAtamney earlier in the week and re-signed him to a practice squad exemption as an International Pathway Program player.

Gano, 38, missed the past five games with a groin injury he suffered in the pregame warmup of a Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs . He was unable to kick most of the afternoon then missed the next four games after being placed on injured reserve.

The Giants (2-5) opted to only put Gano on the active gameday roster this week. They could have also elevated veteran Younghoe

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