Manning, Umenyiora practice

Posted: Fri Sep 14 4:41 PM

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants got a boost on Friday, as both quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Osi Umenyiora practiced in preparation for Sunday's game against Green Bay.

Head coach Tom Coughlin declined to say whether either player would play versus the Packers.

"He seemed to throw the ball pretty well," Coughlin said of Manning. "If you really watch closely he did the smart thing. He loosened up pretty good and started to get into the velocity throws a little bit later on. He has actually thrown the ball on the side pretty well, even from day one."

Manning suffered a contusion to the AC joint in his right shoulder during New York's 45-35 loss to Dallas on Sunday night. He threw for 312 yards with four touchdowns and an interception on 28- of-41 attempts before leaving in the fourth quarter with the injury.

Umenyiora has an irritated lateral meniscus in his left knee, an injury that forced him out of last week's loss to the Cowboys as well.

"Osi practiced and appeared to do pretty well," Coughlin said. "But we'll see. These things are all based, of course, after they do work, how are they going to come back?"

The Giants will be without starting running back Brandon Jacobs on Sunday, as he is out with a sprained MCL in his right knee.