Tue 4:40 pm – Pierce expects to make a complete recovery and that he’ll be playing in New York when he hits the field next September.

Mon 5:30 pm - Giants LB Antonio Pierce has been stalwart for New York’s defense over the past five seasons, averaging close to 75 tackles a year from his middle linebacker position, and honorably wearing the badge of captain for his team each week.

But a bulging disc in his neck has pushed him out of the Giants’ plans this season, and could possibly derail the remainder of his career, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Pierce was first diagnosed with the condition two weeks ago, and was hopeful that he could make a comeback later on this season to help the Giants make a run through the playoffs. After undergoing further testing this week though, his doctors found no improvement to the disc and New York placed him on the injured reserve list as a result.

Given his current contract status of having one season remaining and severity of his injury, it’s doubtful that the Giants will want to resign him to an extension anytime soon. If he can get himself cleared medically by the start of training camp next year, he’d definitely be welcome to come back in a backup role with New York, but if not, he might find himself without a job as the Giants will want to save money and space on the team for players that can actually get on the field.

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