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Prince Amukamara | Defensive Back

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (24) / 6/6/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 207
College: Nebraska
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Giants DC Perry Fewell says third-year CB Prince Amukamara's "skill set is much improved."
It's the first time in Amukamara's career that he has been a full participant in OTAs and minicamp. He missed his first offseason due to the lockout, and he then battled an array of injuries last spring. Amukamara now has lofty goals for himself. "I really want to be the No. 1 corner on this team," he said. "As soon as I establish myself as the No. 1 corner [on the team], then hopefully just become the No. 1 corner in the whole league." Amukamara is locked into the starting right corner spot opposite Corey Webster. Jun 13 - 4:19 PM
Source: ESPN New York

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Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants CB Prince Amukamara re-injured his hamstring in last Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Ravens.

Amukamara originally suffered the injury in Week 14 against the Saints, and it forced him to miss one game. He went into the Baltimore game sore, but said he was good enough to go. Amukamara felt the hamstring "grab" while attempting to cover Torrey Smith on a go route, and an MRI on Monday revealed that the injury extended further down his leg. The 2011 first-round pick is not expected to play this week after being a "DNP" in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Amukamara has played in just 19 of a possible 31 regular season games in his two seasons.
Source: Newsday
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 09:27:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants CB Prince Amukamara has been diagnosed with a strained hamstring.

Amukamara's removal from Sunday's blowout win over the Saints was initially deemed precautionary, but coach Tom Coughlin was vague on his status at Monday's presser. "He's being treated. We’ll just have to see the severity of it." The 2011 first-round pick has held his own as a first-year starter this season, but hasn't been an impact player. Jayron Hosley would likely start opposite Corey Webster if Amukamara can't go against the Falcons.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 01:49:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants CB Prince Amukamara was forced from New York's Week 14 game against the Saints with a hamstring injury.

Amukamara was deemed "questionable" to return when he departed mid-way through the second half, but wasn't seen again down the stretch of a blowout. It's possible his absence was purely precautionary. Amukamara's status should be updated at Monday's presser.
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk on Twitter
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 07:29:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants RCB Prince Amukamara limited Jeremy Maclin to zero catches in Amukamara's first NFL start in Week 4.

Although Maclin was coming off a hip injury, the oft-ailing 2011 first-round pick had his number on Sunday Night Football. Amukamara appeared to aggravate his own ankle injury at one point in the game, but returned and should be fine moving forward. Look for Amukamara to be the new staple at right cornerback.
Source: ESPN New York
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 01:47:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants CB Prince Amukamara will make his first NFL start Sunday against the Eagles.

Jayron Hosley (hamstring) started last week, but was injured in the first quarter, and has been downgraded to out for Week 4. The Giants' defense will also be without LB Keith Rivers (hamstring) for Sunday Night Football. FS Antrel Rolle (knee) and CB Michael Coe (hamstring) are listed as questionable.
Source: ESPN New York
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 07:40:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Prince Amukamara (ankle) is officially listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Panthers.

Amukamara will give a much-needed talent-infusion to a shaky Giants secondary. In two games without him, they've given up 518 passing yards and five touchdowns through the air. He could match up with Brandon LaFell if the Giants use Corey Webster to shadow Steve Smith.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 12:52:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants CB Prince Amukamara (ankle) is "very optimistic" he'll be ready for Thursday's game with the Panthers.

"I've been preparing like I'm going to play this week," Amukamara said. "I've been in meetings and I've been in the lineup so those are all good signs from me." Amukamara will likely be a game-time decision, and may not be ready to start even if he's active.
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 08:53:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants CB Prince Amukamara (ankle) is inactive for Week 2 against the Bucs.

Amukamara is a surprise inactive after returning to practice this week. The Giants will go with Corey Webster and Michael Coe as their starting corners. In addition to Amukamara, the Giants deactivated LB Keith Rivers, WR Jerrel Jernigan, RB Da'Rel Scott, DE Adewale Ojomo, RT James Brewer, and TE Adrien Robinson.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 11:31:00 AM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants RCB Prince Amukamara (questionable, ankle) is expected to play in Week 2 against the Bucs.

Amukamara returned to practice on Monday but was limited for much of the week. The 2011 first-round pick suffered a high ankle sprain just over three weeks ago, so it's a quick return for an injury of that nature. Reserve corners Michael Coe and Justin Tryon were targeted heavily by Tony Romo in Week 1. Amukamara will be seeing a lot of Vincent Jackson on Sunday.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 09:27:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants RCB Prince Amukamara (high-ankle sprain) returned to practice on Monday.

Per the New York Daily News, Amukamara "appeared to be running with no limitations." It's excellent news for the Giants, but what Amukamara does in Wednesday's first official practice of the week will be far more telling as to his Week 2 status. The 2011 first-rounder is still only a little over two weeks removed from going down, and high-ankle sprains can often take over a month to return from.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 10:51:00 AM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants RCB Prince Amukamara has yet to run on his high-ankle sprain.

"I know that I can't rush it," Amukamara said. "If there was a magic pill to take to be healed, I would." Offenses will continue to exploit low-level replacements Michael Coe and Justin Tryon until Amukamara is ready for game action.
Source: New York Post
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 12:22:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants RCB Prince Amukamara (ankle) is aiming for a return in Week 2.

Amukamara's swelling is down and he's discarded his protective boot. Although he's yet to begin running, Amukamara says the ankle "feels a lot better than it did last week." Rookie CB Jayron Hosley (turf toe) is confident that he will be ready for the season opener.
Source: ESPN New York
Thu, Aug 30, 2012 03:22:00 PM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

The Giants are classifying RCB Prince Amukamara's injury as a "mild" high-ankle sprain.

"That’s what he told me," coach Tom Coughlin said. "I don’t like that term, ‘high ankle,’ but if it’s a mild sprain perhaps it’s not going to take as much time to get him back." The only word that matters in Amukamara's ankle-sprain diagnosis is "high," but perhaps his injury won't linger for over a month like many high-ankle sprains can. Amukamara will be in a race to suit up in Week 1.
Source: New York Daily News
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 10:44:00 AM
Prince Amukamara - DB - Giants

Giants RCB Prince Amukamara has been diagnosed with a right high-ankle sprain.

The word comes via the CBS telecast. It's a minor victory that Amukamara has avoided a break, but high-ankle sprains can often linger for more than a month. Amukamara is now extremely doubtful to be ready for Opening Night on September 5, meaning the G-Men will be forced to turn to Bruce Johnson or Michael Coe opposite Corey Webster as they wait for a timetable on Terrell Thomas (knee). Amukamara, who was limited to seven games by a foot injury as a rookie, went down untouched on a first-quarter tackle of Brandon Marshall.
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 09:51:00 PM

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