Johnie Cooks, a backup outside linebacker, was drafted as an inside linebacker and has filled in there for the Giants.

Johnie Cooks will probably work more than the other linebackers because he plays inside and outside.

Johnie Cooks (sprained right ankle) will miss Monday's light practice, but should return during the week.

Johnie Cooks, who has played inside and outside linebacker this season, said Reasons had made effective calls against the Broncos.

Johnie Cooks, his replacement, has been less successful.

Johnie Cooks was moved from outside linebacker to inside, and he and DeOssie won the starting jobs.

Johnie Cooks and Bobby Abrams were available to replace Taylor.

Johnie Cooks started playing in the National Football League in 1982.

Johnie Cooks and Rickey Shaw are adequate backups outside, but there is no one else inside.

One play after Johnie Cooks replaced Taylor, he suffered a slight hamstring strain.