www.newyorkgiantsteamonline.com , Eli Apple, others vs. Saints on Sunday The New York Giants will be without linebacker Olivier Vernon (high ankle sprain), cornerback (Eli Apple) groin and several other players on Sunday when they face the New Orleans Saints.Coach Pat Shurmur said Friday that Vernon, Apple New York Giants T-Shirt , wide receiver Cody Latimer (knee), tight end Evan Engram (MCL sprain) and running back Jonathan Stewart (foot) will all be out Sunday.There had been some optimism about Vernon after he practiced Wednesday and Thursday. The veteran linebacker did not, however, practice on Friday.Apple told reporters he was “disappointed” that he won’t play.Latimer has been the Giants’ third wide receiver and kickoff returner. Without him New York Giants Hats , veteran Russell Shepard likely becomes the third wide receiver. Stacy Coley, who filled in as the kickoff returner after Latimer was injured last week, is the likely replacement there.With Engram sidelined for the next few weeks, the Giants added tight end Garrett Dickerson to the 53-man roster this week. We will have to wait and see if they make any additional roster moves.Week 6 Injury ReportPlayerPositionInjuryTues.Wed.Game StatusPlayerPositionInjuryTues.Wed.Game StatusGiants injury news New York Giants Hoodie , 10/5: Olivier Vernon out again vs. Carolina For the second straight week optimism has turned to disappointment as the New York Giants on Friday ruled linebacker Olivier Vernon out for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.Vernon [high ankle sprain] practiced on Wednesday and Thursday of last week before not practicing on Friday and being ruled out vs. the New Orleans Saints.The same scenario unfolded this week as he practiced for two days before not practicing Friday.Here is what Vernon had said Thursday about what he needed to do in order to play Sunday:“Prove to myself is the number one priority, but then also showing them [coaches] that I’m capable of making certain plays that you don’t want to be a liability out there,” Vernon said. “It’s just basically showing the coaches you’re capable of making the cuts when you have to or inside stunts and stuff like that.”Apparently, that did not happen. Vernon Customized New York Giants Jerseys , who suffered the ankle sprain in practice during the preseason, has yet to play in a game this year.Tight end Evan Engram [MCL sprain} has also been ruled out, as expected.