Ebner agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with the Giants, Tom Rock of Newsday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner spent the last eight season as a special-teams ace in New England, and he'll now bring his versatile talents to New York, where he'll reunite with coach Joe Judge. Judge served as New England's special teams coach for the previous eight seasons, during which span he oversaw Ebner's development.

Ebner (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner only practiced once this week, and he was limited during that session. The veteran is ready to rock, though, and he'll mainly stick to special-teams duties.

Ebner (groin) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner stands to play his usual role on special teams during Thursday Night Football. He has yet to play a snap on defense this season.

Ebner (groin) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

The Patriots have deployed Ebner strictly on special teams this season, but he'll now miss his second game in the last three weeks. He'll look to make a quick recovery ahead of Thursday's game versus the Giants.

Ebner (groin) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner missed last week's game due to the injury but, as evidenced by this news, will return to the field. His return likely won't make an impact in the defense, considering he's played 38 snaps this season, all of which were on special teams.

Ebner (groin) is officially listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner was added to the injury report Saturday due to a groin issue. His absence will open up snaps on special teams but won't have a noticeable impact on New England's defense.

Ebner (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tacked onto the injury report Saturday, the special teamer's availability for Week 3 won't be known until approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Ebner (undisclosed) was removed from the PUP list Monday, Zack Cox of NESN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner started training camp on the PUP list with the unspecified injury but he was able to return to practice Monday. The 30-year-old figures to work primarily as a special-teams contributor, having played one defensive snap over the past two seasons.

Ebner (undisclosed) was placed on the Patriots' Physically Unable to Perform list Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what the exact nature of Ebner's injury is or how long he may need to recover. For the time being, however, the 30-year-old has been deemed not ready to participate in on-field drills. Ebner can be activated from the PUP list at any time.

Ebner (knee) won't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ebner was a late addition to the injury report last week and missed last Sunday's win over the Jets, but appears no worse for wear. The 29-year-old should assume his usual role as a special teams specialist, seeing as he's played on defensive snap this season.