The New York Giants placed offensive lineman Nick Gates (leg) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he suffered a gruesome leg injury in the Week 2 loss to the Washington Football Team last Thursday. Gates was making his first career start at left guard when he fractured his lower left leg and was carted off the field. Gates underwent surgery in D.C. the following day. The 25-year-old had started the previous 17 games at center before moving to guard when Shane Lemieux was placed on IR last week. The Giants also gave Billy Price the start at center last week. Price is expected to remain as the starting center, while Ben Bredeson should take over duties at left guard. It wouldn't be a surprise if Gates missed the rest of the 2021 season.
New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Washington Football Team with a fractured leg. Gates had been starting at center for the team, but slid over to left guard for Thursday's game after the Giants had traded for Billy Price. New York's offense moved the ball well with Gates in the game. His extended absence will make life difficult for running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Daniel Jones.
