The Giants placed quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) on injured reserve and filled the two spots on the roster by signing linebacker Jaylon Smith and cornerback Jarren Williams.
Smith — signed to the practice squad Friday and the roster Saturday — played 17 snaps and was credited with four tackles (three solo) in his Giants debut.
"Jaylon … had about four to six hours of coaching to get him ready for the game and a walk-through with the defense," coach Joe Judge said. "I really liked the way this guy responded, and he's been a pleasure to coach in the short window we've had. He went out there, he played fast, he's able to go ahead and get his hat on a few people to make some plays."
Williams made his first NFL start and played all but one snap because cornerbacks Adoree' Jackson and Aaron Robinson are on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He finished with five tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed.
"Jarren's a guy that's been doing a decent job for us playing defense, some roles in the kicking game," Judge said. "I think he's a guy that's got a future that we can go ahead and keep on developing with. I like the way Jarren works, and I think there's some upside with him as a player. He definitely has the right attitude as a person."
The Giants placed another cornerback, Keion Crossen, on the COVID-19 reserve list. He joins wide receivers Kadarius Toney and John Ross, linebackers Cam Brown and Oshane Ximines, safeties Xavier McKinney and J.R. Reed, Jackson, Robinson, and practice squad corner Natrell Jamerson on the list.
"Not having Keion, obviously that's a player we want to have for his roles in the kicking game and also on defense for depth," Judge said. "The guys who are available to us, we'll know more through tomorrow and we'll plan accordingly. There's an opportunity for some guys to come off the COVID list before the game and we'll see what that's going to entail in terms of the ramp-up period and whether or not they'll be available. They'll have a realistic chance to go out there and play for us, we'll get everyone prepared whether it's in person or through zoom, make sure we monitor everybody's health, make sure number one that they're healthy and number two, when we put them on the field, we can assure thing, go out there and make them function, operate and be safe."
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The New York Giants run onto the field before playing against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The New York Giants run onto the field before playing against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) hands the ball off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) is tackled by New York Giants inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (49) and Jarren Williams during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a lateral pass to running back Saquon Barkley (26) against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) breaks up the field against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes the ball under pressure from Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) is pulled down by the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) scrambles during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants outside linebacker Quincy Roche (95), outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) and inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) react after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) tries to avoid a tackle by the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) stiff arms Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee (18) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is hit by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) talks with New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) stiff arms Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee (18) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a pattern against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Pharoh Cooper breaks up field against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) breaks up field against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) reacts after a sack against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) and New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Darius Slayton, WR Sterling Shepard
RB Devontae Booker
WR Kenny Golladay
LB Jaylon Smith
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Pharoh Cooper, CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
S Xavier McKinney
LB Tae Crowder, LB Reggie Ragland
WR Kenny Golladay
RB Saquon Barkley, QB Mike Glennon
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LB Jaylon Smith
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DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
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RB Saquon Barkley
WR Alex Bachman
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WR Alex Bachman
WR Alex Bachman
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RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
T Andrew Thomas
QB Mike Glennon
TE Evan Engram
WR Kenny Golladay
WR Collin Johnson
QB Jake Fromm
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
QB Jake Fromm
QB Jake Fromm
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Darius Slayton
WR Collin Johnson
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QB Jake Fromm
QB Jake Fromm
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WR Sterling Shepard
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WR Kenny Golladay
DB Steven Parker
WR Collin Johnson
TE Evan Engram
TE Evan Engram
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QB Jake Fromm
T Andrew Thomas
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
FB Cullen Gillaspia
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Collin Johnson
LB Reggie Ragland
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Darius Slayton
DL Raymond Johnson III
DB Logan Ryan
QB Jake Fromm
LB Azeez Ojulari
DB Logan Ryan
T Andrew Thomas
G Will Hernandez
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Collin Johnson
WR Collin Johnson
LS Casey Kreiter
QB Mike Glennon
RB Saquon Barkley
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