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Giants insider: ‘Expect’ team to pick up Kayvon Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option

One New York Giants insider expects the team to exercise the fifth-year option on linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux.

The New York Giants have some tough decisions to make this offseason regarding personnel.

Two of those decisions are whether or not to exercise the fifth-year option on the contracts of 2022 first-round draft picks outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Evan Neal.

The Giants are likely to take a pass on Neal, who has been a disappointment thus far, but are expected to pick up Thibodeaux’s option.

From Dan Duggan of The Athletic:

Thibodeaux’s career has been an interesting journey. He registered only four sacks as a rookie, but advanced metrics suggested he was a more disruptive pass rusher than the sack total indicated. He then piled up 11.5 sacks in his second season, but advanced metrics indicated that sack total was inflated. He had 5.5 sacks in 12 games this season, and again advanced metrics (he was 16th in pass rush win rate) were more favorable.

Regardless of the numbers, Thibodeaux hasn’t made the impact that was expected when he was the fifth pick in the 2022 draft. The Giants will need to decide on Thibodeaux’s $16.1 million for 2026 this offseason. That’s a tricky decision, but expect this regime to pick up the option on its first draft pick.

Giants general manager Joe Schoen has plenty on his plate and no one is sure what he’s thinking when it comes to Thibodeaux. The Giants have approximately $50 million in available cap space this year and we know that pass rush is a top priority in the organization.

Passing up the fifth-year option just makes Thibodeaux a potential free agent come next March. He would still be a Giant for the 2024 season a still have a chance to to change their minds about him.

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Giants injury report: Micah McFadden, Evan Neal continue to sit out

New York Giants LB Michael McFadden, and OL John Michael Schmitz and OL Evan Neal continue to miss practice ahead of a Week 18 game.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 18 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including linebacker Micah McFadden and center John Michael Schmitz.

“No change,” he said of the pair and right tackle Evan Neal.

Daboll also noted that little else would change up and down the injury report. Linebacker Brian Burns and wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheater were among those who remained limited.

Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, who is nursing a toe injury, practiced in full for the second straight day.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: DL Armon Watts (knee), LB Micah McFadden (neck), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), OL Evan Neal (rib/hip)

Limited participant: LB Brian Burns (illness), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), DB Greg Stroman Jr. (shin), LB Ty Summers (neck), WR Malik Nabers (toe)

Full participant: OL Jake Kubas (shin), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (toe), DB Dee Williams (toe)

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Giants injury report: Micah McFadden, Evan Neal miss practice

New York Giants LB Micah McFadden and OL Evan Neal were among a handful of players who missed practice on Wednesday.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 18 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Daboll revealed that defensive lineman Armon Watts, who suffered an ugly-looking injury in Week 17, underwent knee surgery and be out on Sunday.

Meanwhile, linebacker Micah McFadden and offensive lineman Evan Neal are among those who will miss practice on Wednesday.

“So, a few people won’t practice this today,” Daboll said. “Micah still won’t practice. JMS still won’t. Evan Neal and Watts.”

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: DL Armon Watts (knee), LB Micah McFadden (neck), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), OL Evan Neal (rib/hip)

Limited participant: LB Brian Burns (illness), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), DB Greg Stroman Jr. (shin), LB Ty Summers (neck), DB Dee Williams (toe)

Full participant: OL Jake Kubas (shin), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (toe)

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Giants’ Evan Neal explains hilarious whiff vs. Falcons

New York Giants RT Evan Neal explains what happened on his hilarious whiff against the Atlanta Falcons that led to a pick-6.

Embattled New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal has had his share of moments where he’s come up small.

On Sunday, during the Giants’ listless 34-7 whitewashing down in Atlanta against the Falcons, he committed what might just be his signature blooper.

Neal was assigned to engage the outside rusher. Instead, he missed the block and ended up flailing on the turf.

After the game, Neal was asked what happened on the play, which resulted in an interception return for a touchdown by Falcons defensive end Matthew Judon.

“Yeah, that specific play design, it’s my responsibility to cut my defensive end when he’s rushing, so I threw a cut,” Neal told NJ Advance Media. “It didn’t look that good. But yeah, I just threw the cut on him.”

When asked what he should do differently on that play, Neal said, “I probably could have threw a better cut.”

That’s an understatement. No one is calling this a lack of effort; they are just chalking it up to poor execution and perhaps even Neal being ill-equipped to be a starting tackle in the NFL right now.

The former No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft has had a rough go in his nearly three seasons in the NFL. Injuries have curtailed Neal’s development and he’s largely been inconsistent, mostly having issues with speed rushers.

There are rumblings that Neal, who the Giants will have to make a decision on a fifth-year option next spring, could be moved to guard. The Giants have insisted that isn’t in the plans but after this season’s uneven performance, they are likely to reconsider.

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Giants’ injury report swells with nearly 20 players listed

The New York Giants released their Thursday injury report and it swelled to nearly 20 players, including 18 of whom are on the 53-man roster.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including positive news regarding offensive tackle Evan Neal and cornerback Deonte Banks, each of whom has a chance to play on Sunday.

Daboll also revealed that rookie safety Tyler Nubin, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve (IR) on Wednesday, will “probably” undergo surgery on his injured ankle.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Limited participant: CB Deonte Banks (rib), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula), OL Evan Neal (hip/ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), DB Art Green (quad)

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Giants injury report: Drew Lock, Jon Runyan likely out vs. Ravens

The New York Giants listed nearly 20 players on their Wednesday injury report, including QB Drew Lock and OL Jon Runyan Jr.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Most of what Daboll revealed was not anything considered positive news, beginning with quarterback Drew Lock, who is in a walking boot and unlikely to play on Sunday.

“I wouldn’t say he’s doing great. He’s in a boot,” Daboll said. “He has a heel. He won’t practice today. He won’t be out on a practice field today. Can’t tell you if he’d be ready to go right now. So, Tommy (DeVito) will get all the reps.

“Can’t see him going tomorrow. Hopefully Friday we can see whether or not he can end up being a two or a three. But, not there yet as of today.”

Additionally, guard Jon Runyan Jr. is also expected to miss the Ravens game but there is at least some optimism that left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor could return.

“Jermaine, he’s made good progress,” Daboll said. “Probably more optimistic with Jermaine.”

If there was a sliver of good news, it’s that cornerback Deonte Banks returned to practice on a limited basis.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Drew Lock (heel), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle), OL Evan Neal (ankle), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Limited participant: CB Deonte Banks (rib), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), DB Art Green (quad), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

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Giants’ Bobby Okereke, Deonte Banks out vs. Saints

The New York Giants have ruled out LB Bobby Okereke and CB Deonte Banks, listed two as doubtful and six others as questionable in Week 14.

The New York Giants will take on the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon and will enter the game extremely shorthanded.

In addition to their many other injuries, head coach Brian Daboll revealed on Friday that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is now dealing with a hip issue that required an MRI. He was previously limited in practice due to a groin injury.

“He won’t practice today. He’s got a hip flexor,” Daboll said. “(But) he’s not ruled out, no.”

Several other players, including defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches and linebacker Bobby Okereke, continued to miss practice and were ruled out for the team’s Week 14.

Even those who did a little work, such as cornerback Deonte Banks, didn’t make enough progress to suit up against the Saints.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Saints can be found below:

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New York Giants

Out: LB Bobby Okereke (back), CB Deonte Banks (rib), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Doubtful: DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad)

Questionable: WR Malik Nabers (hip), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Evan Neal (hip), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee)

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New Orleans Saints

Out: TE Taysom Hill (knee), OL Nick Saldiveri (knee), WR Bub Means (ankle)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring)

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Giants injury report: Jermaine Eluemunor, Evan Neal return to practice

New York Giants OL Jermaine Eluemunor and OL Evan Neal returned to practice on Thursday, while QB Tommy DeVito took a step toward suiting up.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including quarterback Tommy DeVito, who now appears in line to suit up on Sunday.

“(He looked) better than he’s been, so he will be the No. 2,” Daboll said.

Daboll also offered a positive update on offensive tackles Jermaine Eluemunor and Evan Neal, revealing their return to practice.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), S Dane Belton (hip), WR Malik Nabers (groin), S Tyler Nubin (knee)

Full participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

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Giants injury report: Dyontae Johnson designated to return from IR

The New York Giants have activated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from IR on a day with a very lengthy injury report.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Among Daboll’s reveals was that quarterback Tommy DeVito is still dealing with a forearm injury, which means Drew Lock will start on Sunday. The coach would not commit to DeVito being active as a backup.

The Giants also designated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from injured reserve (IR). His 21-day window officially opened on Wednesday as he returned to practice.

Daboll also shared ominous news on a multitude of other players, including offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, saying they all have a chance to play against the Saints but should be considered “week to week,” which effectively encompasses the remainder of the season.

“I’d say week-to-week,” Daboll said of the injured players. “I think they all have a chance, but I think it’s too early to tell how optimistic I am with it.”

If Eluemunor and right tackle Evan Neal can’t play on Sunday, Chris Hubbard and Joshua Ezeudu will start.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

Full participant: None

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Giants injury report: Tommy DeVito at risk of missing Cowboys game

New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito was added to Tuesday’s injury report and is at risk of missing a Thanksgiving Day game against Dallas.

The New York Giants took the field on Tuesday for a walkthrough practice ahead of their Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll met with reporters and revealed that quarterback Tommy DeVito was added to the injury report with a forearm issue.

“If we were practicing today, it’s a walkthrough, he would be limited. His forearm is sore, and we’ll see where we’re at. We had a walkthrough right before this. It is sore, so we’ll see where we’re at here,” Daboll said.

“He threw in the walkthrough. I wouldn’t say it’s timing or a lot of depth to it or velocity to it, but he was throwing in the walkthrough. He’s going to test it out here today in practice in another walkthrough. So, I’m hopeful, but it’s not 100 percent.”

Daboll added that he was “hopeful” both DeVito and right tackle Evan Neal will play, but was less optimistic regarding edge rusher Azeez Ojulari, defensive tackle Armon Watts, and left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor.

The Giants’ full Tuesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), LB Azeez Ojulari (toe), DT Armon Watts (shoulder)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), OL Evan Neal (hip), CB Deonte Banks (rib), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), TE Theo Johnson (back), LB Micah McFadden (thumb/heel), S Tyler Nubin (back)

Full participant: NT Dexter Lawrence (knee)

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