New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora stretches after practicing...

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora stretches after practicing with the team for the first time during training camp. (Aug. 15, 2011) Credit: AP

When Osi Umenyiora underwent his knee surgery a few weeks ago, Tom Coughlin said it was a possibility that the defensive end could return in time for the regular-season opener against the Redskins.

Now that that game is a little over a week away, Coughlin is still hoepful.

“We will see,” Coughlin said. “Every day, he looks better and better."

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