The Facts: Finn was placed on injured reserve after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on Monday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. It is the third time that the shoulder has been operated on. Finn also suffers from severe arthritis in that shoulder.

Diehards Line:Finn was preparing to enter his eighth season in the NFL and fifth with the Giants. In his first four seasons with the team, Finn missed only one game and made 43 starts. He was used primarily as a blocker for Tiki Barber and a receiver. Now, because Barber has retired, the Giants will have two new starters in the backfield behind Eli Manning his season. Finn was the only pure fullback listed on the roster, though hC Tom Coughlin last week praised Robert Douglas' work at the position during the OTAs.