Robert Ayers Jr. Injury: Updates on Giants DE's Pectoral and Return

Robert Ayers Jr. tore his pectoral during the New York Giants' Week 13 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and will miss the remainder of the season.

Continue for updates.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Ayers Jr. Placed on IR

Field Yates of ESPN.com confirms Robert Ayers Jr.'s status for the remainder of the 2014 season:

Jordan Raanan of NJ.com reported on the corresponding roster moves by the Giants: 

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The Giants signed three players off their practice squad to take their place. They were offensive lineman Eric Herman, linebacker James Davidson and defensive tackle Dominique Hamilton.

Linebacker Paul Hazel and defensive end Jordan Stanton were added to the practice squad.

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Monday, Dec. 1

Ayers Jr. Tears Pectoral, Ending Season

Ebenezer Samuel of the New York Daily News reported on Robert Ayers Jr.'s status following his injury on Sunday:

Sunday, Nov. 30

Ayers Jr. Leaves Jaguars Game

New York Giants defensive end Robert Ayers Jr. suffered a pectoral injury in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, according to the team’s official Twitter account:

The 29-year-old Ayers is in his sixth season in the NFL and his first with New York. In 11 games with the Giants entering Week 13, he had 21 combined tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble.    

*Stats via NFL.com.