Plus other roster and practice squad updates.
Head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that New York Giants backup center Austin Schlottman has been placed on injured reserve with a leg injury.
Schlottmann’s injury will keep him sidelined at least eight weeks though he’s reportedly not expected to have surgery to repair his leg. Still, Schlottmann, who was projected to be the backup center behind starter John Michael Schmitz, will miss a good chunk of the upcoming season. If he isn’t ready for Week 1, the Giants could turn to receivers Darius Slayton or Wan’Dale Robinson, listed behind Olszewski on the final preseason depth chart, to return punts.The Giants promoted fullback/tight end Jakob Johnson from their practice squad to the 53-man roster. Johnson looked good in the team’s final two preseason games this summer after being signed late in camp.
Shelley, who played his college ball at Kansas State, was with the Vikings this summer for training camp. He has appeared in 52 games with 11 starters and has 92 career tackles, one interception and 14 pass breakups,
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