The New York Giants activated running back Shane Vereen off injured reserve on Saturday.

Vereen, who has not played since he injured his right triceps in Week 3 of this season, will be available to play in this week’s critical NFC East game against the Cowboys

Giants Coach Ben McAdoo said the final decision on Vereen would be made by the medical staff after Saturday’s practice. Vereen had been making progress in his two weeks of practicing with the team.

To make room on the roster, the Giants waived offensive lineman Adam Gettis.

Vereen tore his triceps on Sept 25 against Washington. He was placed on injured reserve two days later and underwent surgery. Each NFL team is permitted to activate one player off injured reserve during the season.

Vereen had 59 catches for 494 yards and four touchdowns last season.

He could add a spark to an offense that has been stumbling all season. The Giants averaged 364.2 yards a game through their first six games, which tied them for 13th in the NFL.

Since that point, only the Browns and Rams have had worse offensive production than the Giants, who have seen their average plummet to 327.4 yards a game, 26th in the rankings. They gained just 296 and 234 yards in their last two games.

PATRIOTS: Receiver Danny Amendola has been declared out for Monday night’s game against Baltimore.

Amendola suffered an ankle injury in last week’s win over the Rams.

Tight end Martellus Bennett, with ankle and shoulder injuries, is listed as questionbable along with safety Jordan Richards (knee), linebacker Elandon Roberts (hamstring), cornerback Eric Rowe (hamstring), and receiver Matthew Slater (foot).

COWBOYS: Receiver and return specialist Lucky Whitehead won’t play against the New York Giants for an unspecified violation of team rules.

The team announced Saturday Whitehead didn’t make the trip for the Cowboys’ rematch with the only team to beat them this season.

Whitehead has been the primary returner on punts and kickoffs, averaging 8.8 yards on 19 punt returns and 23.8 yards on 10 kickoff returns.

JETS: New York waived/injured safety Antonio Allen and signed linebacker Freddie Bishop from the practice squad.

Allen had been ruled out against San Francisco on Sunday with a concussion after being injured during New York’s 41-10 loss to Indianapolis last Monday night.

JAGUARS: Jacksonville placed tight end Julius Thomas and defensive end Jared Odrick on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

Thomas missed the past two games with a back injury. He finishes the season with 30 catches for 281 yards and four touchdowns.

He will end up sitting out 11 games in two years since signing a five-year, $46 million contract that included $24 million guaranteed with the Jaguars (2-10).

BROWNS: Cleveland signed cornerback Jamar Taylor to a three-year contract extension.

Taylor has made 10 starts in his first season with Cleveland, which acquired him in a trade on draft day with Miami.

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