Giants' Injury Report Raises Eyebrows as Theo Johnson Attends Knicks Game

The New York Giants are in a tough spot. They're heading into their last game of the season against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants have been winning, but some people think they might be trying to lose on purpose. This is called tanking. It's when a team intentionally loses games to get a better chance at top picks in the next draft. One player, Theo Johnson, is at the center of this controversy. He's listed as sick on the injury report. But he was seen at a Knicks game, looking perfectly fine. Johnson even posted a story saying, \! \! "I am not sick. \! \! " This makes people wonder if the Giants are being honest about his health. The Giants need a good quarterback. Their current one, Philip Rivers, isn't a long-term solution. If they can get the first pick in the draft, they might have a shot at a top quarterback. But if they don't, they still want the second pick. They don't want to lose it to teams like the Jets or the Cardinals.The Giants say Johnson has an infection, not the flu or COVID. They claim he can't be around other people. But some people think he's fine and just not playing to help the team tank. If the Giants are found guilty of manipulating the injury report, they could face heavy penalties. This includes fines, loss of draft picks, or even suspensions. The NFL takes this seriously. Earlier this season, the Baltimore Ravens were fined $100, 000 for a similar issue. They listed quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice but then declared him out for the game. The NFL investigated and found them guilty. People are watching the Giants closely. If they lose their next game, it might look like they're tanking. But if they win, they might move up in the draft standings. Either way, the Giants are in a tricky situation.