ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas might become a part of NFL history in a way he never sought.
Speaking to the media for
the first time since "aggravating" his surgically repaired right
anterior cruciate ligament, Thomas said Tuesday he might need anywhere
from three to eight weeks before he is ready to get back on the field.
With the season opener
against Dallas just under a month away, Thomas could be 1 of the first
players to benefit from the NFL's new rules on injured reserve, which
will allow a team to place one player on that list after the 53-man
roster is decided and then bring him back later in the season.
In the past, players put on IR were lost for the season.
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