Prince Amukamara injury: Giants' cornerback "to shut it down," more updates

The news that New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara has been told to "shut it down" highlights -- or lowlights if you prefer -- the information that came from the team's media hour on Tuesday. The Giants practice with the Cincinnati Bengals later in the day.

Prince Amukamara being shut down

Cornerback Prince Amukamara made the trip to Cincinnati, but it's going to be a while before the injured cornerback gets back on the field. Apparently, his groin injury isn't as "little" as coach Tom Coughlin originally thought.

Prince Amukamara said he had a cortisone shot yesterday for injured groin #Giants

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 11, 2015

Plan for Amukamara is to shut it down for a few days. Expects to return in next couple weeks though #giants

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 11, 2015

Prince Amukamara expects plan to be for him to practice next week as if he were playing vs. Jaguars, but probably won't play game until Jets

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 11, 2015

More from media hour

Here are some of the other highlights that came from today's media session with Giants players.

Jon Beason says there will be no "brother in-law'' approach to practice vs. Bengals the way there is back home vs. own team.

— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) August 11, 2015

Landon Collins says "our vibe meshes together" with him and Bennett Jackson on field together.

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) August 11, 2015

Michael Bamiro says he's been told to keep opponents up in practice. Doesn't want label of fighter.

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) August 11, 2015

Bamiro has been in the middle of two of the three fights thus far at Giants training camp.

Bamiro working at guard. Said it started slowly but has gotten easier. "Nothing will deter my faith... I will make this team."

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) August 11, 2015

Giants DE Kerry Wynn: "I see myself as a starter. I may be quiet on the field + in locker room, but I've always had confidence I can play."

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 11, 2015

Wynn is listed as a starter on the Giants' first unofficial depth chart.

Marshall Newhouse: "Just trying to prove with my play that I belong. Once you get to the NFL, it's hard to get here, but it's hard to stay."

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 11, 2015