The Giants have placed starting SS Kenny Phillips on IR with a knee injury, and claimed Aaron Rouse off of waivers from Green Bay.

The Giants were hoping for a big year from the 2nd year safety out of Miami, but unfortunately his season has ended very prematurely.

Aaron Rouse was drafted in the 3rd round in 2007. He was mostly a backup for the last 2 years for Green Bay. He has good size at 6′4″ 223 lbs, but he is a converted Linebacker from college.

The only other safety on the roster besides FS Michael Johnson is C.C. Brown who was picked up in the offseason. He will most likely get the start this week at Tampa Bay.