With just under 5:00 remaining in a Week 17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants center Jon Halapio suffered a ruptured Achilles that many presumed would cause him to miss the 2020 season.
However, in the days after the injury, speculation arose that Halapio would have surgery and make it back to the field as early as training camp.
While that seemed like a stretch at the time, Halapio announced on Wednesday evening that he had undergone successful surgery on New Year’s Eve and is, in fact, expected to make it back in time for the 2020 season.
I want to take a moment to thank the @Giants faithful for their support this season—both for our team & for me, as a player.
On New Years Eve, I had Achilles surgery & today I got some great news—I’ll be healthy, happy & ready for the 2020 season.
God is Good!#GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/Wp3RG9iLCu
— Jon Halapio (@Jhalapio67) January 8, 2020
Halapio, who suffered a season-ending fractured leg in 2018 as well, is slated to become a restricted free agent in March, but the Giants have indicated they would like to have him back alongside fellow center Spencer Pulley.
Halapio appeared in 15 games (15 starts) in 2019, earning a Pro Football Focus grade of 56.3.
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