With NFL's rule change, touchbacks likely to increase, while deeper kickoffs may reduce roles

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/with_nfls_rule_change_touchbac.html

Kickoff return specialists like the Giants' Domenik Hixon might have a harder time making an NFL roster with more touchbacks this season.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/21/11

For Giants, Osi Umenyiora's injury allows reserves to excel

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/for_giants_osi_umenyioras_inju.html

Jason Pierre-Paul will now be the Giants' primary right end with Osi Umenyiora sidelined.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/21/11

Giants' Domenik Hixon returns to the field that took his season

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_domenik_hixon_returns_t.html

The Giants' Domenik Hixon makes a catch in front of defender Aaron Ross during camp this summer.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/21/11

Giants expect cornerbacks Terrell Thomas and Corey Webster to play against the Bears

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_expect_cornerbacks_terr.html

Giants cornerbacks Corey Webster (23) and Terrell Thomas (24) both missed today's practice - Webster because he was attending a funeral and Thomas due to knee "soreness" - but are expected to play on Monday against the Bears.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/21/11

Osi-less line must find way to adapt

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/filling_void_xgN0IPVtcWQ4SlJBbKM14K

PICKIN' UP THE SLACK: With Osi Umenyiora out for the next two-to-six weeks, the Giants will look for Jason Pierre-Paul (above), Justin Tuck and the rest of the Giants' defense to pick up the slack.

By Mark Hale - NY Post 8/21/11

Training camp breaks with Giants in flux

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/seeking_answers_n39NQ9Y9K8yD9nDDr5zIsN

BIG EXPECTATIONS: The Giants are expecting Will Beatty (above), Domenik Hixon (pictured) and Travis Beckum to step up and fill huge voids on Big Blue's offense, says.

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/21/11

Giants notes :Playing time vs. Bears

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/football/128141783_Giants_notes_Playing_time_vs__Bears.html

By Jeff Roberts - The Record 8/21/11

Giants' Ramses Barden is still not back at practice, and is starting to frustrate coach Tom Coughlin

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/21/2011-08-21_blue_receiving_no_help_from_injured_barden.html

Oft-injured Giants wide reciever Ramses Barden is still not back at practice.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/21/11

Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul will fill in for Osi Umenyiora who is sidelined after having knee surgery

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/21/2011-08-21_giants_jason_pierrepaul_will_fill_in_for_osi_umenyiora_sidelined_after_having_kn.html

Jason Pierre-Paul has some big pass rushing cleats to fill, taking over for Osi Umenyiora.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/21/11