Osi a possibility for opener

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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