The New York Giants have been waiting for right tackle Evan Neal to practice since opening training camp. His absence is a topic coach Brian Daboll doesn’t like talking about. The coach said on Sunday that Neal will practice when he is ready, but his job could be on the line.
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game Nov. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. The third-year right tackle has not practice at training camp because he is still rehabilitating from ankle surgery in January 2024. New York Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll speaks to the media during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.
While the team has practiced, Neal has worked on the side with the trainers. He ran Sunday and that seemed to be a step forward. It’s doubtful he’ll take part in two days of workouts with the Detroit Lions, starting on Monday. For now, the Giants offensive line has Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle, Aaron Stinnie at right guard, recently signed Greg Van Roten at center for the injured John Michael Schmitz, Jon Runyan Jr. at left guard and Andrew Thomas at left tackle.
“That’s down the road,” Daboll said of Neal returning to right tackle. “Let’s get him healthy first, and when he comes back, we’ll deal with that.”There is still a month to go before the season opens. Neal could come back and play well. Schmitz has to return from his shoulder injury. Thomas has spoken to Neal and he feels his teammate is not frustrated by the injury. He wants to be practicing, but his body is not ready.
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