Giants sign LB off Lions practice squad, put Lemieux on IR

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants signed veteran linebacker Jarrad Davis off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad and placed guard Shane Lemieux on injured reserve on Wednesday.

Davis spent five of his six NFL season with the Lions. He was a Jets player in 2021. He has been a part of 67 regular-season games and 50 starts. In his career, he has had 327 tackles and 10 1/2 sacks. He also has 23 quarterback hits, seven forced turnovers, three fumble recoveryies, 10 passes defensed, one interception, and seven forced fumbles. Six special teams tackles are also his.

He could make Sunday’s Giants debut at home against the Indianapolis Colts.

Davis was released at the end of training camp and signed two days later to Detroit’s practice squad. He was promoted to the roster and played in three games, all Lions victories — Nov. 13 at Chicago, Dec. 11 vs. Minnesota, and Dec. 18 in MetLife Stadium against the Jets. He recorded three tackles, one solo, and one pass defensed.

Davis’ most productive season was in 2018 when he started all 16 games and was credited with a career-high totals of 100 tackles and six sacks. The University of Florida graduate was the 21st overall pick in 2017.

Lemieux, who was hurt twice in a row, only played one game in this season’s playoffs. He was limited to playing in one game last season due to injury to his knee. Fifth-round draft pick, he played in 12 games as an rookie and started in nine of the nine remaining games at left guard.

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