CB Eli Apple, who was drafted with the 10th pick in 2016 and has one interception in three NFL seasons, was traded from the Giants to the Saints on Tuesday.
Landon Collins has apologized for calling New York Giants teammate Eli Apple "a cancer," saying in a tweet that he will "never stop supporting" the embattled cornerback.
Injured Giants safety Landon Collins said teammate and fellow defensive back Eli Apple is "a cancer" and "needs to grow [up]."
Eli Apple hopes to play against the Eagles after the Giants cornerback tweeted during last week's loss, despite knowing it was against the rules. A source said he was fined.
Interim coach Steve Spagnuolo said the Giants are deciding what to do after Eli Apple, who was inactive for the fourth straight game, tweeted during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.
New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple was a healthy scratch for his team's Thursday night loss to the Washington Redskins.
