Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Giants are planning on placing Ojulari (toe) on injured reserve. Ojulari suffered a toe injury during the Giants' 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Ojulari injured his toe in last Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team put him on injured reserve Tuesday. Ojulari will have to miss the next four games and the Giants only have six games left, so there’s likely a chance he’s played his final snaps of the season.

Ojulari leaves the lineup just as edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux returned from wrist surgery after missing five games.

Sidelined to start week

Just days after the return of linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, the New York Giants have placed fellow linebacker Azeez Ojulari on injured reserve (IR). Ojulari, who had played well in an increased role,

Three weeks after deciding not to move him at the NFL trade deadline, the New York Giants are placing edge defender Azeez Ojulari on Injured Reserve due to a toe injury. Ojulari suffered the injury on Sunday during a 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.