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The NFL concussion protocol failed Sterling Shepard, so the Giants might have to use some old-fashioned instincts and common sense to protect their receiver from himself.

Shepard was cleared to return from his second concussion of the season by team doctors and an independent neurologist Friday, but reported a return of symptoms Saturday night. He is back in the five-step NFL concussion protocol, did not play Monday against the Cowboys and is prohibited from speaking to the media by rule.

Shepard has suffered two concussions this season, one in Week 1 and then another after missing two games and coming back in Week 5. In both cases, Shepard returned to the games. This time, the question is how did he make it to step five - which is full-contact practices - and gain clearance if he still had a concussion, the story wondered. The story added it's possible he's shut down for the rest of the season.

Giants WR Sterling Shepard cleared concussion protocol Friday and could play Monday against the Cowboys.

A huge boost for the Giants offense and finally the pair of Shepard and Golden Tate can really get going together. This also helps Daniel Jones, who has already had some fine games even without Shepard, but having both really makes him an intriguing streaming option each week, especially in a divisional showdown against Dallas.

Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the 49ers with a hamstring injury.

This was the expected move with a short week to prepare. After being acquired by the team on Monday, Kenyan Drake will make his Cardinals debut Thursday night but he faces a stout 49ers defense in his first game with not much time to prepare. And he will be in a timeshare with Alfred Morris. Expectations should be kept somewhat low but Drake did also essentially have another bye week as he was not in Pittsburgh due to the timing of the trade, so he should be fresh. This certainly sounds like a situation to stay clear of, or at the very least, proceed with plenty of caution.

Chargers waived K Chase McLaughlin.

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