NEW YORK — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot that could eventually lead to further injuries which might sideline him indefinitely.

A person familiar with Manning’s injury told The Associated Press about the latest problem Sunday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not officially confirmed the problem.
Manning has suffered from plantar fasciitis — an injury to the band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and inserts into the heel — since hurting the foot against Kansas City on Oct. 4. The stress reaction is not an unexpected development, but the team wants to prevent a stress fracture that could end Manning’s year.
An aggressive treatment program has included bone stimulation and having Manning wear special shoes offering his foot more support. He has limped at times during games, but has denied his passing accuracy has been affected.
The Giants were 4-0 after their win at Kansas City, but now are 6-5 and Manning has struggled in recent weeks, even though the plantar fasciitis has healed.
The stress reaction was first reported by ESPN.com.