It's a surprising move as Connelly, New York's fifth-round pick last year, flashed with 10 tackles, two picks and a sack across four games before suffering a torn ACL. The Giants will undoubtedly look to have him recover on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

It's a surprising move as Connelly, New York's fifth-round pick last year, flashed with 10 tackles, two picks and a sack across four games before suffering a torn ACL. The Giants will undoubtedly look to have him recover on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Connelly suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's win over Washington. The rookie fifth-round pick showed well across three starts, and he'll now work to return to full health before the 2020 season. In Connelly's absence, Tae Davis (concussion) is a candidate to receive increased opportunity on defense when healthy.

An MRI on Monday confirmed what the Giants feared. Connelly, a rookie fifth-round pick, started the last three games and thrived in the role, making 18 tackles, a sack and two interceptions. With his injury occurring in Week 4, the hope is that Connelly can recover before the 2020 season. In the meantime, Tae Davis (concussion) and Alec Ogletree (hamstring) should be the starting inside linebackers once they're healthy, although the team may check out free agency for additional depth. Expect Connelly to be placed on injured reserve soon.