Giants place offensive lineman on IR as injuries continue to plague struggling group

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The New York Giants’ offensive line woes continued Thursday when they learned injury news for another one of the group.

Guard Shane Lemieux tore his biceps at Wednesday’s practice in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and he was subsequently placed on injured reserve.

The Giants were proactive in signing lineman Sean Harlow off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad to take Lemieux's place on the active roster. Harlow is now the fourth lineman the Giants have added off a practice squad this week.

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Offensive guard Shane Lemieux of the New York Giants walks to the field during a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on August 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The Giants also signed Justin Pugh, who the team drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, from their practice squad on Wednesday after he played against the Buffalo Bills at left tackle following an injury to Josh Ezeudu, who was already playing the position in place of Andrew Thomas.

Ezeudu was placed on the injured reserve for a toe injury he tried playing through last Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills, and Thomas has been sidelined since Week 1 against the Cowboys.

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Tyre Phillips was also signed by the Giants from the Eagles’ practice squad while Joshua Miles was brought in from the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.

Why all the signings? Not only have the Giants struggled to get a solid offensive line on the field in a season that’s begun 1-5, but injuries are playing a vital role in the lack of