Evan Neal Fantasy Stats

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) and right guard Evan Neal (coach's decision) are both inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Washington Commanders. Thomas had been listed as doubtful after logging a limited practice on Friday. James Hudson III will start at left tackle in his absence. Meanwhile, Neal is a former first-round pick whose role has sharply declined due to injury and poor play. He has played in just 29 games (27 starts) over three seasons in the NFL, including just 14 over the last two years. He had already been listed as the team's backup right guard for the 2025 season, so his absence doesn't change the starting lineup. Greg Van Roten will handle the snaps at right guard, as expected.

New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal had "a few clear whiffs" while working with the first-team offense at right guard, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Neal got the chance to step in with the first team due to projected starter Greg Van Roten (personal) missing practice. The number seven overall selection in the 2022 draft, Neal has struggled for the past three seasons while playing tackle. The team announced it was moving him inside to guard coming into the 2025 season, where he projects as a depth piece behind Van Roten and starting left guard Jon Runyan. The Giants' offensive line has been a consistent weakness for the team in recent seasons, so they'll need improved play from the group to get the best out of new quarterback Russell Wilson and superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers.

The New York Giants already announced that they are not picking up the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Evan Neal heading into the final year of his rookie deal in 2025, and now he's set for a position change. The New York Post's Paul Schwartz reports that the Giants will attempt to resuscitate Neal's NFL career by moving him from tackle to guard. The 24-year-old former seventh overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Alabama has failed to live up to his draft position at right tackle and was benched early in the 2024 season. In addition to his poor play, Neal also dealt with hip and rib injuries and played in just 16 games over the last two seasons. Even if Neal takes well to the position switch in 2025, there's no guarantee that he'll stick around in the Big Apple beyond next year. He is expected to compete at the right-guard spot in training camp this summer.

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.