Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz did not practice Friday but is “making progress,” Giants coach Ben McAdoo told reporters.
The Giants play the Bengals Monday night, so the Giants don’t have to make any designation on Cruz until Saturday and could wait until 90 minutes before Monday’s game before making an official decision on Cruz’s status.
Cruz, who turned 30 on Friday, said 30 “is the new 20” and believes he can still play at a high level despite a string of injuries over the last couple years. This week he’s on the injury report with an ankle injury, and his availability for Monday’s game could be decided by whether he’s able to get on the practice field Saturday for the first time this week.
Cruz has played in all eight games this season. He has 25 receptions for 377 yards and a touchdown.
