New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was limited in his return to practice Sunday because "his groin is still bothering him a bit," according to New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo.

Cruz and rookie wide receiver Sterling Shepard were scheduled to test their tender groins during the individual portion of Sunday's practice. Shepard fared well and was a full participant.

The results weren't as encouraging for Cruz after he partook in the individual period but sat out one-on-one drills and took less than a handful or reps during live team drills.

"It's still bothering him," McAdoo answered when asked if Cruz did what was planned. "We'll take a look at him [Monday]. He'll get treatment [Sunday night] and then we'll take a look at him [Monday] and see how he's feeling."

It's another blow to Cruz's comeback attempt. He was hoping to return to practice this week without pain after missing the preseason opener. It has been 672 days since he last played in any sort of game.

Cruz downplayed the injury last week, saying the tightness was something he experienced every summer. He insisted it would be fine.

Cruz, 29, has missed most of the past two seasons with leg injuries. But the Giants insist they're not going to treat him any differently than any of the players who were hurt in Friday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins.

They remain hopeful Cruz can return to the field soon, get on the field for a preseason game and be a contributor this season.

"One thing you learn is you never say never in this business," McAdoo said. "You never know when someone is going to turn the corner."

Cruz tore the patellar tendon in his knee on Oct. 12, 2014. He missed all of last season with a calf injury.