New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning sustained an injury to his head during a preseason game against the New York Jets on August 16, 2010. Reports say Manning suffered a three-inch cut to his head that required 12 stitches.http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5469375

Manning's injury happened during the second quarter of the game as Manning dropped back to pass. According to ESPN, Manning collided with Giants running back Brandon Jacobs just before he was hit by Jets linebacker Calvin Pace. Manning's helmet came off and as he fell forward, he struck the face mask of Jets safety Jim Leonhard. Manning immediately headed for the sidelines, as blood ran down his forehead and face. Manning did not return to play. The Giants went on to beat the Jets 31-16.http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5469375

In a statement released by the Giants, Manning said "I feel fine." According to the Giants, Manning "showed no signs of a concussion" and "an X-ray revealed no damage." Manning went on to say in his statement that "I feel normal. I'll be back as soon as I can. It's really not an injury. Nothing serious. I really could go back out and play right now if I had to."http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5469375

New York Giants' starting quarterback Eli Manning sustained a nasty-looking head gash during a preseason game against the New York Jets on August 16, 2010.

Eli Manning sustained an injury to his right foot during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 4, 2009. Initially the Giants called Manning's injury a "bruised heel." Manning underwent an MRI on his foot, heel and ankle on October 5, 2009. It showed he has a bruised heel and arch on his right foot.http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-mri-shows-bruised-heel-arch-1.1502699

Despite his injury, Manning started in the Giants game against Oakland on October 11, 2009.