The New York Giants have made some key roster moves ahead of their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In an unfortunate development for the team, right tackle Evan Neal has been placed on injured reserve, officially ending his season. Neal, who has struggled throughout his second season with the Giants, appeared in only seven games this year. He started the first six games at right tackle before a sprained right ankle sidelined him for two games. Although he returned to start in Las Vegas, a sprained left ankle kept him off the field for the remainder of the season.

The Giants' decision to place Neal on injured reserve comes as no surprise, considering his mixed performance on the offensive line. The 23-year-old tackle graded out as the 82nd offensive tackle in the league according to Pro Football Focus. Additionally, Neal faced criticism after publicly lambasting Giants fans for booing the team after a loss to the Seahawks. He later apologized for his remarks.

In Neal's absence, the Giants have activated Matt Peart off injured reserve. Peart, who suffered a shoulder injury in Week 5 against the Dolphins, has not played since then. The team is hopeful that Peart's return will bolster the offensive line and provide some much-needed stability in Neal's absence.

Along with Peart's activation, the Giants have also elevated kicker Mason Crosby and linebacker Tomon Fox from their practice squad for the game against the Eagles. Crosby, a seasoned veteran, will make his Giants debut after being signed as a replacement for 22-year-old Cade York, who suffered a quad injury during practice and was placed on practice squad injured reserve.

As the Giants make these roster changes, they face a daunting matchup against the Eagles, who currently hold a 10-4 record. The Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts has been instrumental in their success, ranking second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 14. Hurts's ability to score on the ground is largely attributed to the Eagles' effective implementation of the Tush Push or the Brotherly Shove, their version of the quarterback sneak. With veteran center Jason Kelce leading the charge, the Eagles have converted an impressive 93.5% of their short-yardage situations this season.

Despite the Giants' defensive struggles against the Eagles' powerful ground game, their focus remains on improving their overall performance. With four placekickers used in a single season for the first time in their franchise history and various injuries impacting their roster, the Giants hope to rally and end their season on a positive note.