New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal (ankle) has returned to practice after coming off the PUP list. The 23-year-old Alabama product, who underwent ankle surgery in January and appeared to have a setback during OTAs, has expressed his readiness to embrace any role the team assigns him, stating, "I'll embrace whatever role the team has for me." Since joining the NFL, Neal, drafted in the first round of 2022, has struggled with injuries and performance issues. During camp, Jermaine Eluemunor has been working at right tackle and might compete for the position if the Giants don't move him back to guard. Last season, Neal allowed 29 pressures on 309 pass-blocking snaps over seven games, with his performance hampered by technical flaws and ongoing injuries. With the Giants' offense needing improvement, they hope Neal can finally tap into the potential that earned him a top-ten draft pick.
The New York Giants activated offensive tackle Evan Neal (ankle) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. Neal had been dealing with an ankle injury since last November and underwent surgery on it in January. The 23-year-old offensive lineman will now be able to join the rest of his teammates on the practice field at training camp, starting on Sunday. The former first-round selection in 2022 will be integral for a Giants offensive line that was atrocious in 2023. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his ankle in camp or the preseason, Neal should be the club's starting right tackle for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. He played in 13 games in his rookie season and was limited to seven starts last year due to his ankle injury.
New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal (ankle) had surgery to fix a small fracture in his ankle in early January, but he had participated in some individual drills in the first two open organized team activity practices. However, head coach Brian Daboll said the team "backed off" the 2022 first-rounder recently. Neal was in the facility rehabbing for the first half of minicamp practices before riding a stationary bike on the sideline. The 6-foot-7, 340-pounder was laboring as he walked around the practice fields this week. This doesn't bode well for Neal's status heading into training camp next month. We'll keep a close eye on his status this summer as the Giants look to massively improve what was a terrible offensive line in 2023.
New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) was placed on injured reserve and could require surgery, head coach Brian Daboll told the media. He's expected to spend part of the offseason rehabbing his injury. The 23-year-old played nearly every snap over the first six weeks of the season but has appeared in just one game since then. Tyre Phillips has taken over as New York's starting right tackle and should remain in that role for the final two weeks of the season.
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (head) entered the concussion protocol on Friday. Neal was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and is slated to start at right tackle for the G-Men in his sophomore campaign. Hopefully, the 22-year-old has a speedy recovery from the head injury and can return to practice soon. Tyre Phillips will likely fill in at right tackle in his absence.
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (ankle) suffered what is considered to be a minor ankle injury in practice on Thursday, according to source. However, it should not affect his availability to play in the wild-card game on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Neal was listed as limited in Thursday's session after getting hurt. It's good news for the Giants that the 22-year-old will be able to play because he has turned into a solid starting right tackle for them this season. Still, his ankle injury could affect him this weekend, so it will be something to watch on the right side of New York's offensive line.
New York Giants rookie offensive tackle Evan Neal (knee) is expected to miss three to four weeks due to an MCL injury that he suffered in the Week 7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, according to a source. Neal will miss a little bit of time, but the good news is that the first-round pick will be back this season. He was listed as week-to-week earlier on Monday and is officially dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Devery Hamilton is likely to draw the start at right tackle in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. Neal's injury will be a downgrade for the Giants offense for the next three to four weeks. The 22-year-old came off the board with the seventh overall pick out of Alabama earlier this year.
New York Giants rookie offensive tackle Evan Neal (knee) is believed to have a Grade 2 MCL sprain of his knee based on early tests, according to a source. The top-10 pick could miss some time moving forward, but it's to be determined. Neal, the seventh overall pick out of Alabama earlier this year, had started all seven games so far this year for the G-Men in his first NFL season. It remains to be seen how much time the 22-year-old will miss, but it will certainly be a downgrade for the Giants offensive line. With Neal injured, it's possible that Devery Hamilton will be forced to start in a Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks on the road.
New York Giants tackle Evan Neal (knee) is believed to have suffered a PCL injury. If confirmed, he could miss multiple games, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The talented rookie has offered key protection in the trenches this season, so his injury does not bode well for the production of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and other key New York playmakers. Tyre Phillips will take over at right tackle in Neal's absence.
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 7 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The talented rookie has offered key protection in the trenches this season, so his injury does not bode well for the production of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and other key New York playmakers.
