EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford was not on the field Friday, during the portion of practice open to the media.

Weatherford, who has been playing through a high ankle sprain, sat out Wednesday's practice but worked on a limited basis Thursday. The Giants may just be giving Weatherford some extra rest, heading into Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Linebacker Jon Beason was also absent, but that's because he's having his injured foot evaluated by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beason has not practiced at all this week but has not been ruled out for Sunday's game yet. We should get an update on Beason later in the day.

Rookies Odell Beckham Jr. and Devon Kennard, both dealing with hamstring injuries, were working on the side, and won't play Sunday.

We'll have more information later, after post-practice interviews with coach Tom Coughlin and the players.