DANIEL BELLINGER NEWS

Ruled out of Sunday's game Bellinger won't return to Sunday's game versus the Eagles due to a rib injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bellinger exited the contest in the third quarter but was able to get back on the field for the Giants' first drive of the fourth. However, the rib issue that initially forced him to the sideline with keep him there for the rest of Week 14, from which he'll emerge with three catches (on three targets) for 19 yards. Bellinger's next chance to play will arrive next Sunday at Washington.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Sunday's game Bellinger (ribs) returned to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bellinger missed some time in the second half with a rib injury, but after getting examined he'll resume his status as the Giants' top tight end. He'll be looking to build upon his three catches (on three targets) for 19 yards that he compiled prior to his exit.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with rib injury Bellinger is questionable to return Sunday against the Eagles due to a rib injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie tight end caught a pass early in the second quarter and was slow to get up but stayed in the game until he left in the second half with a rib injury, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Bellinger caught three passes for 19 yards before exiting and will likely be replaced by Nick Vannett.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Marcus Epps delivers hit-stick tackle on Bellinger Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Marcus Epps delivers a major hit-stick tackle on New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

'Scary' eye injury: Inside Giants rookie Daniel Bellinger's inspired return to the field Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger's comeback from a 'scary' eye injury has been about perseverance and persistence.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

OC Mike Kafka on Daniel Bellinger's return Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka speaks to the media before Thursday's practice.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

TE Daniel Bellinger on first game back Tight end Daniel Bellinger speaks to the media on Monday after the team's game against the Washington Commanders.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Totals five catches in return Bellinger caught all five of his targets for 24 yards Sunday in the Giants' 20-20 tie with Washington.

Impact Playing in his first game since suffering a fractured left eye socket against Jacksonville in Week 7, Bellinger tied his career-best mark with five catches and finished in a tie for third on the team with five targets. The rookie tight end was used exclusively as a short-yardage option -- his longest gain went for just eight yards -- but it was still promising to see his level of involvement after the long layoff. New York appears committed to Bellinger as the team's clear-cut No. 1 tight end, giving him some low-end fantasy value at the position despite the Giants' mediocre passing game.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Bellinger (eye) is active for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

Impact After enduring a brutal fracture to his left eye socket back in Week 7 and undergoing surgery to repair it, Bellinger has progressed enough for the Giants to clear him to return. He'll thus miss four games as a result, and the team seemingly is confident he'll be able to handle most of the TE reps after making Lawrence Cager a healthy scratch Sunday. Prior to getting injured, Bellinger scored two touchdowns on 18 targets, four of which occurred in the red zone.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing closer to return Bellinger (eye) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Bellinger isn't in the clear yet as he draws closer to the end of his recovery from the fractured left eye socket that he sustained back in Week 7. So far, he's missed four games as a result of the injury and subsequent surgery, but three capped practices in a row this week at least has given him a chance to return Sunday. If the Giants clear him ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Bellinger may be eased in due to the relatively steady play of fellow tight end Lawrence Cager over the last three outings.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited Thursday Bellinger (eye) was listed as limited on Thursday's estimated injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Bellinger has been in recovery mode since suffering a fractured left eye socket Week 7. He resumed catching passes during Week 11 prep, which continued into last week. The rookie fourth-rounder then logged his first practice since sustaining the injury Wednesday, participating in a limited capacity. Bellinger would have maintained that activity level one day later if the Giants had held a session, but he at least appears to be putting himself in a position to return to action Sunday versus the Commanders. Friday's report could give the final word on that front, but if Bellinger doesn't suit up this weekend, Lawrence Cager again would be in line for an expanded role at tight end.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to begin Week 13 Bellinger (eye) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Bellinger took part in practice for the first time since Week 7, after missing the Giants' past four games while recovering from surgery to address a fractured left eye socket. Head coach Brian Daboll expressed optimism Tuesday that Bellinger would be able to return to the lineup Sunday against the Commanders, and the rookie tight end took a positive step forward in that regard by getting back on the field, even if only in a limited capacity. If Bellinger demonstrates enough progress in the Giants' next two practices to gain clearance for Sunday, he'll likely step back in as the team's top tight end after none of Lawrence Cager, Chris Myarick or Tanner Hudson did much to distinguish themselves while Bellinger was out of the lineup.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OC Mike Kafka on OT Evan Neal, TE Daniel Bellinger possibly returning Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka speaks to the media before Wednesday's practice.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Daniel Bellinger Set to Return to Giants' Lineup Rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger should be back on the field for the Giants for the first time since his eye injury in Week 7.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Bellinger feels 'comfortable'; double vision gone after eye injury After surgery, swelling and an extended period of double vision, Bellinger returned to a full-pads practice for the first time since he was...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Week 13 return remains possible Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that he's optimistic that Bellinger (eye) will be available for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record...

Impact Though Daboll didn't offer many specifics on the matter, he indicated that Bellinger is "trending in the right direction" as the Week 13 game approaches. Before missing the Giants' past four games with a fractured eye socket, Bellinger had been serving as the team's top tight end, and he'll likely reclaim that role whenever he receives full medical clearance. New York has been getting by with a combination of Lawrence Cager, Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick at tight end in recent weeks, with none making a major splash for fantasy purposes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Bellinger (eye) may be able to return to action Week 13 against Washington, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Bellinger has been out since suffering a fractured eye socket Oct. 24 against Jacksonville, though he was not placed on IR. The original timeframe for his return was estimated to be 4-to-6 weeks, and he's coming up on the tail end of that range. Though Bellinger has caught passes the last two weeks, he didn't officially participate in any practices. He'll need to do so this week to have a chance of playing Sunday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Duggan: Giants TE Daniel Bellinger, wearing a helmet... - The Athletic Giants TE Daniel Bellinger, wearing a helmet adorned with his new visor, ran routes and caught passes from practice squad QB Davis Webb duri...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dan Duggan: Giants' injury report from Tuesday's practice: ... - The Athletic Giants' injury report from Tuesday's practice: • DId not participate: TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), OL Andrew Thomas (illness), OL Shane Lemieu...

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sitting out Thursday Coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Bellinger (eye) won't play in Thursday's contest at Dallas, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Bellinger thus will miss a fourth game in a row due to a fractured left eye socket. Until he mixes into a practice, he isn't a candidate to return to action, but he at least resumed catching passes last Wednesday. In Bellinger's place, the Giants will continue to roll with Lawrence Cager at tight end, with Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick in reserve.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP Bellinger (eye) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The Giants held a walkthrough Monday, so the injury report is merely an estimate. Regardless, it's concerning to see Bellinger remain unavailable due a fractured left eye socket. The rookie tight end will have two more opportunities to return to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Thursday's matchup against Dallas, but as of now, it appears he's trending toward a fifth straight absence.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Duggan: Giants inactives for Sunday's game: WR David... - The Athletic Giants inactives for Sunday's game: WR David Sills, TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), OL Evan Neal (knee), OL Jack Anderson, OLB Quincy Roche and I...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants' Daniel Bellinger out, Evan Neal doubtful vs. Lions The New York Giants have ruled Daniel Bellinger out and Evan Neal doubtful, and five others as questionable.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out for Week 11 Coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Bellinger (eye) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bellinger will miss a fourth straight contest due to a fractured left eye socket, while also having had the Giants' bye to recover. The rookie tight end was able to resume catching passes Wednesday, a sign that he continues to progress in the right direction, but New York will have to rely on Lawrence Cager, Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick to hold down the fort at tight end at least one more week. Bellinger's next chance to play will come Thanksgiving Day versus the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches passes Wednesday Bellinger (eye), who didn't practice Wednesday, was able to catch passes on the side while wearing a protective visor on his helmet, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Since fracturing his left eye socket Week 7, Bellinger has missed two games sandwiched around the Giants' Week 9 bye. The swelling around and the double vision within the eye in question has nearly subsided, and the next step in Bellinger's recovery is an upcoming visit to a specialist, which may happen by the end of this week, per Stapleton. Once that comes to pass, the Giants may have some clarity on the final stages of Bellinger's recovery timeline. For the time being, though, Lawrence Cager likely will be the main beneficiary at tight end, with Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick on hand in reserve.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE