Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Known for his work against the run, Kennard has at least four tackles in every appearance this season, averaging 6.4 per game. His absence could leave more snaps for a few different players, including Jonathan Casillas, J.T. Thomas and Uani Unga. However, Jasper Brinkley is the preferred IDP among Giants linebackers.

Kennard (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday against the Cowboys, the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard's DNP streak will stop at two games, as he reclaims his starting spot at strongside linebacker. With a significant snap count potentially in the offing due to Jonathan Casillas' neck injury, Kennard could be presented with numerous tackle opportunities in Dallas' Matt Cassel-led offense.

Kennard (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard is expected to return from a two-game absence to reclaim his starting spot at strongside linebacker. His return comes at a good time for the Giants, with some of the team's backup linebackers hobbled by injuries of their own.

Kennard (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

He missed the last two games, but has a chance to suit up against the Cowboys.

Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard is off to an impressive start, with 25 tackles (15 solo) and an interception in four games. The Giants still don't have an every-down linebacker, but Kennard leads the group in snaps. In his absence, Mark Herzlich could get the start, though a bunch of players may benefit from added snaps.

Kennard missed practice for the second straight day with a hamstring injury Thursday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard, one of the team's best pass-coverage linebackers, had an interception last week and has been a decent source of tackles so far this season. If Kennard can't play, Mark Herzlich would likely start at strong side linebacker, with Jasper Brinkley also getting reps.

Kennard (toe) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Kennard has been a surprisingly prominent defender for a beat up Giants linebacking group, especially as a pass rusher, so his absence might be felt somewhat.

Kennard (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Kennard was questionable coming into Sunday's game, though he said his hamstring didn't give him any problems in practice this week. With a number of issues with the Giants' linebacking corps, Kennard could see a decent amount of snaps soon.

Kennard (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, ESPN's Kieran Darcy reports. Kennard said that his hamstring didn't give him any problems in practice and that he hopes to play. It's looking good for him, but we won't know for certain until the Giants announce their inactives Sunday morning.

Kennard (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time on a limited basis, but did enter the team portion of drills to work full speed, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Assuming he's good to go, he'll reclaim the team's starting strong side linebacker spot.