Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr. Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Commanders vs Giants game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 21, 2025
Past toe injury
Nunez-Roches (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 32-year-old practiced in a limited fashion all week due to a toe injury, but it appears he'll play through the issue in the Week 12 matchup. Nunez-Roches has appeared in seven games this season, recording 20 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed. He's expected to play as one of New York's top interior defensive linemen in Sunday's contest.
Nov 19, 2025
Returns to limited practice
Nunez-Roches (toe) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches missed the Giants' Week 11 loss with the same toe injury. He appears to have a chance to return in Week 12, though his practice participation in the next two days should provide additional clarity.
Nov 16, 2025
Unable to suit up Week 11
Nunez-Roches is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Packers due to a toe injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches couldn't complete last Sunday's loss to the Bears after hurting his toe, and he didn't practice at all this week. After entering the weekend deemed doubtful to play, the veteran defensive tackle has been officially ruled out. Darius Alexander could step into a starting role in Nunez-Roches' stead.
Nov 14, 2025
Doubtful for Week 11
Nunez-Roches (toe) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
The 32-year-old sustained a toe injury in the Week 10 loss to the Bears and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise that he'll likely be sidelined Sunday. If Nunez-Roches is out in Week 11 as expected, Darius Alexander will likely to start opposite Roy Robertson-Harris on the Giants' defensive line.
Nov 12, 2025
Still dealing with toe issue
Nunez-Roches (toe) was estimated to be a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches suffered the toe injury in Sunday's loss to the Bears. The Giants only held a walkthrough, so his status for Week 11 should become clearer as the week progresses.
Nov 9, 2025
Dealing with toe injury
Nunez-Roches has a toe injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive lineman had one tackle before exiting. Darius Alexander should be next in line to replace him.
Oct 3, 2025
Cleared to return Week 5
Nunez-Roches (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches was a limited participant in practice all week, and he has been given the green light to play after missing the Giants' last three games due to a foot injury. He may not see a heavy snap count in his return, but his presence will mean less playing time on defense for Elijah Garcia, Darius Alexander and D.J. Davidson, though Dexter Lawrence is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest due to an illness that prevented him from practicing all week.
Sep 28, 2025
Won't play Week 4
Nunez-Roches (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches drew the doubtful injury tag after logging a DNP-DNP-LP practice log this past week, so it's no surprise that the 2015 sixth-rounder will be sidelined for Sunday's contest. It'll be the third consecutive game he'll miss due to a foot injury that he suffered in Week 1 against the Commanders, and he'll shift his focus on making his return for Week 5 against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 5. Elijah Garcia, Darius Alexander and D.J. Davidson will all continue to see increased work on the defensive line in Nunez-Roches' absence.
Sep 21, 2025
Won't play against Kansas City
Nunez-Roches (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches opened the week with back-to-back limited practices before ending with a DNP on Friday. It's the second game in a row that he'll miss due to a foot injury, and he'll work on progressing enough in his recovery to return for Week 4 against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 28. Darius Alexander, Elijah Garcia and D.J. Davidson will continue to see an uptick of defensive snaps due to Nunez-Roches' injury.
Sep 14, 2025
Ruled out Week 2
Nunez-Roches (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a foot injury before being downgraded to a DNP on Friday. The injury will prevent him from playing in Sunday's NFC East clash, and his next chance to see the field is Week 3 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 21. Elijah Garcia and rookie third-rounder Darius Alexander are in line to see a significant increase in defensive snaps due to Nunez-Roches' injury.
Sep 12, 2025
Likely out for Week 2
Nunez-Roches (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest, as he downgraded from full participation in Wednesday's practice to a DNP on Friday. The veteran defensive lineman played 29 defensive snaps for the Giants in their Week 1 loss to the Commanders, recording one tackle. With Nunez-Roches likely out in Week 2, Darius Alexander is expected to serve as one of New York's top interior defensive linemen.
Jan 9, 2025
Posts career-best tackle total
Nunez-Roches ended the 2024 regular season with 52 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with two defensed passes over 15 games (all starts).
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches missed two games late in the campaign due to a neck/shoulder issue, but he still blew away his previous career-best mark of 33 stops. The veteran defensive lineman's 2.0 sacks also matched a career high, and his 585 defensive snaps were the most he's logged in his 10-season professional career. He's been far from spectacular since joining the Giants ahead of the 2023 campaign, but Nunez-Roches is signed through 2025, so he should be back with New York next year and will likely fill a similar role.
Dec 20, 2024
Cleared to face Atlanta
Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons and is expected to play, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran defensive lineman got in a round of limited practices this week and will be back in the lineup after missing the previous two contests. He started the previous 12 games and has logged 45 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five QB hits and two batted passes this season.
Dec 18, 2024
Practices in limited fashion
Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wednesday's limited practice session suggests Nunez-Roches could be in line to return for the Giants' Week 16 matchup against the Falcons after missing the team's previous two games due to neck and shoulder injuries. However, his participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play Sunday. If Nunez-Roches misses his third game in a row, expect Casey Rogers to serve as one of the Giants' top defensive ends.
Dec 13, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches will miss his second consecutive game, the first two absences he's logged through the 2024 regular season. With the veteran defensive end unavailable, New York will have to rely on Casey Rogers and Elijah Garcia to handle increased defensive roles versus Baltimore.
Dec 11, 2024
Misses Wednesday's practice
Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches' absence from Wednesday's practice comes as no surprise, as the veteran defensive lineman missed the Giants' Week 14 loss to the Saints due to neck and shoulder injuries. The 31-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 15, when the Giants host the Ravens.
Dec 6, 2024
Ruled out for Week 14
Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches suffered neck and shoulder injuries during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. The injuries prevented him from practicing all week, and the 2015 sixth-round pick will shift his focus toward returning for Week 15 against the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Giants' defensive front has been decimated by injuries, so with Nunez-Roches sidelined, Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on injured reserve and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) unlikely to play Sunday, Cory Durden -- who the Giants signed off the Rams' practice squad Sunday -- is in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut next to starters Elijah Chatman and Jordon Riley.
Dec 4, 2024
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Nunez-Roches (neck) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches suffered a neck injury during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys this past Thursday. The injury sidelined him for Wednesday's session, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Nov 28, 2024
Won't return vs. Dallas
Nunez-Roches (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game after suffering a neck injury. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman will be the two lone defensive lineman for the Giants for the rest of Sunday's game due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, D.J. Davidson (shoulder) and Dexter Lawrence (elbow).
Nov 28, 2024
Leaves game due to stinger
Nunez-Roches (neck) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches joined Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) as the third Giants defensive lineman to suffer an injury Thursday. Nunez-Roches struggled to the sideline following the injury and was evaluated by trainers in the blue medical tent. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman are the only healthy defensive linemnan for the Giants due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, Lawrence and Davidson.
Jan 14, 2024
Posts 26 stops over 16 games
Nunez-Roches recorded 26 tackles (14 solo), including a half-sack, over 16 contests during the 2023 campaign.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches was brought in during the offseason to serve as veteran depth along New York's defensive line. He filled that role as expected, notching the second-highest tackle total of his nine-year career while missing just one game. Durability has been a strength of Nunez-Roches' -- he's missed just two regular-season contests over the past five campaigns -- but he's not much of a pass-rusher and isn't looked to as a difference-maker on defense. His contract goes through 2025, and it's likely he'll be back with the Giants as a rotational run-stopper next year.
Dec 29, 2023
Set to return Week 17
Nunez-Roches (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches had been battling a knee injury that held him out of the Giants' Christmas Day affair, but it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. The 30-year-old has totaled 21 tackles and one tackle for loss across 14 appearances this season, and he'll likely serve as a rotational defensive lineman in Week 17.
Dec 23, 2023
Won't play Week 16
Nunez-Roches (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old began New York's week of practice with consecutive DNPs, making it no surprise that he's since been ruled out for Monday's affair. With Nunez-Roches in line to miss his first game of the season, expect D.J. Davidson to see increased work on the Giants' defensive line.
Dec 21, 2023
Misses practice
Nunez-Roches (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches had four tackles and played his typical workload Sunday against the Saints, but appears to have also gotten banged up along the way and is now dealing with a knee injury. The veteran defensive tackle will likely need to get back on the field Friday or Saturday to suit up Monday against The Eagles.
Aug 27, 2023
Sees first preseason action
Nunez-Roches (groin) tallied one tackle in a preseason loss to the Jets on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches made just a brief appearance with 10 snaps, but his presence on the field was significant since he sat out the Giants' first two exhibition games. It appears that the veteran nose tackle will be ready to go for New York's regular-season opener Sept. 10 against Dallas. He's expected to play a rotational role along the team's defensive line.
Aug 9, 2023
Battling another injury
Nunez-Roches (groin) sat out Tuesday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches, who dealt with a concussion earlier in training camp, is sidelined once again by a different injury. The veteran defensive lineman had stints with Kansas City and Tampa Bay before signing a three-year deal with New York this offseason. Once the 30-year-old returns to action, expect him to work as a rotational player for the Giants' defense ahead of the coming season.
Aug 1, 2023
Returns to full practice
Nunez-Roches (concussion) worked with the the first-team defense in practice Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches was involved in a car accident near the Giants' practice facility last Tuesday and was subsequently placed in concussion protocol. He returned to practice in a non-contact capacity Sunday and was then cleared to practice in full Monday. Nunez-Roches is expected to play a rotational role for New York this season after joining the organization on a three-year contract in March.
Jul 30, 2023
Returns to practice
Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Sunday that Nunez-Roches (concussion) will be out at practice in a non-contact jersey, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches was involved in a car accident Tuesday but escaped serious injury. He will return as a full participant once he clears concussion protocols. Nunez-Roches signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Giants in March after registering 33 tackles and two sacks in 17 games for the Buccaneers last season.
Jul 26, 2023
Involved in car accident
Nunez-Roches is in concussion protocol following a car accident Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches escaped serious injury, but the Giants are being cautious with the defensive lineman. He was held out out of practice Wednesday and will need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before rejoining his teammates on the practice field.
Mar 13, 2023
Heading to New York
Nunez-Roches is expected to ink a three-year deal with the Giants, Art Stapleton of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches has been in the league eight years, including the last five with the Buccaneers. He posted 33 tackles and two sacks last year, which were career highs. The 29-year-old tackle is expected to play rotational snaps behind Dexter Lawrence. Unless he's needed to fill in should Lawrence miss time, Nunez-Roches will be a low-ceiling IDP option.
Dec 1, 2022
Gets second sack of season
Nunez-Roches tallied four tackles (three solo), including one sack, during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns in Week 12.
ANALYSIS
The veteran defensive tackle established a new career high in tackles with Sunday's tally, which put him at 22 stops for the season. Nunez-Roches now also has a career-best two sacks on the season, and he continues to put together reasonably productive efforts in his rotational role.
Dec 31, 2021
Activated from COVID list
Nunez-Roches was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches missed one game due to his placement on the list. He'll return to a depth role on the Tampa Bay defensive line for Week 17.
Dec 23, 2021
Lands on COVID list
Nunez-Roches (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, so it appears he's tested positive for the virus and likely will miss Week 16.
Mar 18, 2021
Staying in Tampa Bay
Nunez-Roches re-signed with the Buccaneers on a two-year, $5 million deal Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
The offseason strategy for Tampa Bay is clear as the franchise pursues a Super Bowl repeat: bring everybody back. While Nunez-Roches signing a new contract may be a less-publicized transaction compared to similar moves for defensive stars Lavonte David and Shaquil Barrett, the 27-year-old nevertheless joins a growing list of players who general manager Jason Licht has managed to re-sign from last year's roster. Nunez-Roches started all four of Tampa Bay's postseason games in January and February, collecting four tackles and a QB hit.
Mar 19, 2020
Stays with Tampa
Nunez-Roches (foot) is re-signing with Tampa Bay on a one-year, $2.25 million contract, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches came off the bench for Tampa last season, recording nine tackles on 293 defensive snaps in 16 games. He'll probably end up in a depth role again, but he could get a shot at a starting job if the Bucs don't sign a replacement for free agent Ndamukong Suh. There hasn't been any indication that Nunez-Roches' foot injury from Week 17 was serious.
Dec 29, 2019
Done for the season
Nunez-Roches will not return to Sunday's contest against the Falcons due to a foot injury, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nunez-Roches recorded two tackles (one solo) before leaving the field. Across 15 contests in 2019, the rotational defensive end notched 10 tackles (five solo) and one fumble recovery,
Sep 8, 2019
Suffers injury Sunday
Nunez-Roches suffered a hand injury during Sunday's game against the 49ers and is questionable to return, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear how the veteran picked up the injury, but it's serious enough to force him to miss time for evaluation. With Nunez-Roches sidelined, Beau Allen could see an increase in snaps.
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