According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning could soon see his 2009 season in jeopardy. Apparently Manning has what is being termed as a "stress reaction" in his foot. The reaction is a problem because it has the potential to grow into a stress fracture, which would be a serious enough injury to end his season. The reaction is reportedly in the cuboid bone of Manning's right foot. Manning's foot has been through a bit of trouble this year, as he's been battling plantar fasciitis all season and he's now beginning to show signs of being affected by the pain. For now, the Giants and Manning are doing everything they can from further injuring the foot and don't plan on him sitting out just yet.
If things continue down this path with Eli's foot, though, it's a very realistic possibility that he'll have to be shut down. If that happens, they will be turning to David Carr.
Manning, 28, has a career 48-34 record as a starter. He's currently having the best statistical season of his career, as the 89.2 rating would be his best and he's only six touchdowns shy of another best. The Giants are 6-5 and involved in a dogfight in the playoff picture.
UPDATE: Mike Garafolo has confirmed the report, in a way. He states that a source informed him the Schefter report is true, but this is not a new movement because Manning has been dealing with the stress reaction for the past several weeks.




