BREAKING: OLIVIER VERNON RULED OUT VS JAGUARS

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The Giants top pass rusher won't play against the Jaguars on Sunday.

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One of the Giants best defenders, Oliver Vernon, will not play in the week one matchup between the Jaguars and the G-Men. This according to Dan Duggan. 

Olivier Vernon and Tae Davis have been ruled out for Sunday’s game. Lorenzo Carter was a full participant in today’s practice.

— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) September 7, 2018

The Jaguars won't have to worry about the Giants top pass rusher - a former unrestricted free agent that, once upon a time, was pursued by the Jaguars - on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. He's been dealing with a high ankle sprain for several weeks and did not make enough progress to practice at all this week. Vernon sacked opposing QBs a combined 15 times for the Giants in '16 and '17. 

Rookie Lorenzo Carter, and veteran Connor Barwin will be tasked with being a productive pass rush duo against the stout Jaguars offensive line.