Giants have depth issues behind center Jon Feliciano

New York Giants center Jon Feliciano missed practice on Friday and that led to some significant offensive issues.

New York Giants center Jon Feliciano did not practice on Friday after suffering “heat and hydration” issues during Thursday’s practice.

“He is okay,” said head coach Brian Daboll before Friday’s practice. “I’ll tell you, there were a couple guys. We’ll probably have a few guys down today relative to heat and hydration and just to be smart on that end, but he’s good. It was Felice. Jon Feliciano.”

Feliciano may have been okay, but the Giants’ offense was not. They don’t have much of backup plan at center.

Jamil Douglas and Ben Bredeson are not natural centers. Both are guards and both could be on the roster bubble come the end of August. And each were guilty of sailing snaps leading on Friday.

The Giants are still hopeful Nick Gates, who suffered a devastating leg fracture last year, continues on his trajectory and recovers in full. But that is a big ask. Big Blue is going to have to address this glaring need before the season starts.

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