Tag: Tyre Phillips

Giants’ Tyre Phillips is ‘ahead of schedule’ in his recovery

New York Giants guard Tyre Phillips is recovering faster than expected from his quad injury.

Tyre Phillips has had a rough go to start his NFL career.

Selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens, Phillips never got to really show what he is capable of. He dealt with an ankle injury during his first season, then tore his ACL in his second season and was released before his third season started.

In September 2022, the New York Giants signed Phillips. He was released in August 2023, and Phillips joined the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad that same month. In October, though, the Giants came calling again. Phillips was back in blue, suiting up for the injured Evan Neal.

Phillips would start the next nine of 10 games, injuring his quadriceps muscle in Week 17. He underwent surgery in January, and now it looks as if his recovery is going better than expected.

That Phillips’ recovery is going well is great for him. He’s an unrestricted free agent this year, though, so the Giants need to decide if they will re-sign him or not.

The Giants had the worst offensive line in the NFL in 2023, so it seems like keeping a solid guard on the roster is a good idea.

But this is the Giants and who knows what the likes of Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are thinking. The guard position is one they are actively looking to bolster, so time will tell if Phillips makes the cut.

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Giants’ Evan Neal, Tyre Phillips had successful surgeries on Tuesday

New York Giants offensive linemen, Evan Neal and Tyre Phillips, each underwent successful reparative surgeries on Tuesday.

Two New York Giants offensive linemen underwent surgery this week to repair season-ending injuries — one in North Carolina and one in New York.

From SNY:

Neal had a procedure after sustaining a small fracture in his ankle on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina. Neal originally sustained the ankle in early November at Las Vegas and was unable to return to action, limiting the former first-round draft pick to just seven games in his second NFL season.

Phillips, who tore his quadriceps in Big Blue’s Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday, underwent an operation on Tuesday in New York City with Dr. Scott Rodeo.

The Giants claim they aren’t worried about Neal, who many are ready to label a “bust,” but it’s difficult to believe they aren’t seeking alternatives at right tackle. There has been talk about moving Neal to guard next year.

Phillips was one of the players the Giants brought in to spell Neal after this injury. He has been a decent swing tackle and they could consider bringing him back next year.

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Giants’ Tyre Phillips suffered torn quad

New York Giants offensive lineman Tyre Phillips suffered a torn quad tendon in Week 17 and is headed for surgery.

Editor’s note: Brian Daboll revealed on Monday that Tyre Phillips suffered a torn quad tendon and will undergo surgery.

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor frantically called trainers out onto the field before taking a knee next to his teammate, offensive lineman Tyre Phillips.

Taylor’s reaction told the whole story. Even before cameras shifted to Phillips writhing in pain, it was abundantly clear something bad had happened.

As more Giants, many pale in the face, kneeled next to their fallen teammate, the severity of the situation began to set in. Then out came the cart, which scooped up and whisked an emotional Phillips away.

The usually tight-lipped Brian Daboll acknowledged after the game that Phillips was in a bad way.

“I don’t think it’s good. He was hurting pretty good,” Daboll told reporters. “I mean, but it’s a knee. I know that. He was in a lot of pain out there, but I haven’t talked to the doctors.”

Phillips had injured his knee earlier in the game, having it wrapped and put in a brace before returning. But the second time he went down, it looked like something else — something far more serious.

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Giants fear Phillips suffered a torn quad that will require surgery.

“We working so hard for some injuries to happen but we play a sport that has injuries. Just got to trust God. Got to trust him through it all,” told The Athletic after the game.

Phillips will head for an MRI on Monday, likely at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, to confirm. Swift surgery is likely.

Phillips appeared in nine games this season with eight starts at right tackle, replacing second-year offensive lineman Evan Neal, who was lost for the season with a broken ankle. He, too, will need surgery.

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Giants can’t overcome self-inflicted wounds, fall to Rams, 26-25

The New York Giants couldn’t get out of their own way in Week 17, handing the Los Angeles Rams a 26-25 victory.

The New York Giants (5-10) played host to the Los Angeles Rams (8-7) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a clash between two of the NFC’s most storied franchises.

The Rams entered the game winners of five of their last six while the Giants came in losers of their last two games.

The Giants were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 16 while the Rams came in as the NFC’s sixth seed.

No one knew what to expect but what they got was one of the most entertaining football games of the year — even if it was rather ugly and ended poorly for the Giants.

Giants’ Brian Daboll doesn’t commit to starting Evan Neal once healthy

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll won’t commit to starting Evan Neal when he’s healthy, leaving the door open for Tyre Phillips to start.

New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal has had a rough season. He’s appeared in just seven games and is doubtful again this week, nursing an ankle injury.

Even when he was on the field this season, Neal hasn’t played well — certainly not what was expected from him after last season.

Most would assume that when he’s healthy, Neal will return to the starting lineup. However, head coach Brian Daboll wouldn’t commit to it when asked about that on Friday.

“I’d just say he’s working to get better. We’ll see. Cross that bridge when we get to it,” Daboll told reporters.

The next question was about Tyre Phillips’ play as he’s been covering for Neal. Daboll seemed far more enthused when talking about Neal’s replacement.

“He’s done a nice job,” the coach said.

This appears to leave the door open for Phillips to remain the starter even after Neal is cleared to play.

Neal has two options when he’s healthy: Either put in the work to improve and earn that starting spot back or be ready to back up Phillips when the time comes.

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Stock up, down after Giants’ 10-7 win over Patriots

Whose stock is up and whose is down following the New York Giants’ 10-7 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 12?

The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 10-7, in an ugly and raining game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon, improving their record to 4-8 on the season.

It’s now back-to-back wins for the Giants as they head into their bye week and while it hasn’t been pretty, it has been a nice change of pace from the 1-7 stretch they had been on prior to Week 11.

Whose stock is up and whose is down after the Week 12 win? Let’s take a look.

Giants injury report: Dexter Lawrence continues to miss practice

New York Giants NT Dexter Lawrence missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

The New York Giants held a brief practice on Thursday morning before players and staff were permitted to leave early and attend their respective Thanksgiving celebrations.

“We’ll bump it up a little bit,” head coach Brian Daboll said of Thursday’s practice. “I talked to the captains last week relative to how they wanted to approach the week, if they wanted to push it up and practice on Tuesday, give them off on Thursday.

“They wanted to keep it a normal week. So, we’ll push up the time that we start, and then they’ll get out a little bit earlier than they would. Fairly normal.”

East Rutherford facilities were closed to the media, so there were no press conferences or Zoom calls held, while practice was closed.

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

Did not participate: NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), OL Evan Neal (ankle)

Limited participant: WR Darius Slayton (neck), LB Bobby Okereke (rib/hip), DL A’Shawn Robinson (back), CB Tre Hawkins (shoulder)

Full participant: OL John Michael Schmitz (finger), RB Saquon Barkley (rest), LT Andrew Thomas (knee), RB Eric Gray (ankle), OL Tyre Phillips (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (hip), CB Adoree’ Jackson (concussion), S Bobby McCain (illness)

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Giants injury report: Eric Gray designated to return from IR

New York Giants RB Eric Gray has been designated to return from IR while NT Dexter Lawrence was a non-participant with a hamstring injury.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday ahead of a Week 12 game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.

Before practice, head coach Brian Daboll met with reporters to update the status on several players, including wide receiver Darius Slayton and left tackle Andrew Thomas, who is reportedly playing on a sprained MCL.

“He won’t practice today,” Daboll said of Slayton, indicating he could play on Sunday.

Additionally, the Giants announced that rookie running back Eric Gray has been designated to return from injured reserve (IR) with his 21-day window officially opening.

Linebacker Bobby Okereke also revealed that he’s dealing with a broken rib and dislocated finger, noting that the latter hurts worse than the former. Both he and Slayton intend to play.

Finally, nose tackle Dexter Lawrence was a surprise addition to the injury report. He generally has a veteran rest day on Wednesday but was listed as a non-participant due to a hamstring injury this week.

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

Did not participate: WR Darius Slayton (neck), LB Bobby Okereke (rib/hip), NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), RB Saquon Barkley (rest), OL Evan Neal (ankle)

Limited participant: LT Andrew Thomas (knee), RB Eric Gray (ankle), OL Tyre Phillips (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (hip), CB Adoree’ Jackson (concussion)

Full participant: OL John Michael Schmitz (finger)

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Giants’ Evan Neal likely to miss more time with new ankle injury

New York Giants RT Evan Neal suffered another ankle injury on Sunday against the Raiders and could be out for several weeks. Again.

New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal exited the team’s 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury and did not return.

The injury was to Neal’s left ankle and will be evaluated in New York on Monday. Neal was playing for the first time in a month after missing the Giants’ previous three games with a right ankle issue.

“It hurts. I’m pretty sure it’s similar to what I had in the other one,” Neal told the New York Post after the game. “I got long-armed and I had one foot in the ground and I was falling backwards and it was weird, I feel like I hyperextended it maybe.”

It sounds as if Neal could miss more time. Sunday was the first time he and left tackle Andrew Thomas were on the field at the same time since Week 1.

Thomas had missed the last seven games with a hamstring injury.

The Giants allowed eight total sacks to quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Tommy DeVito in the game. Jones was knocked out of the game at the end of the first quarter with a knee injury and could be gone for the season.

Tyre Phillips took over for Neal after he left the game.

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Giants vs. Jets: 5 biggest storylines for Week 8

The New York Giants face the New York Jets in Week 8. Here are the five biggest storylines to follow for this contest.

The New York Giants (2-5) play host to the New York Jets (3-3) this Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET.

Here are five storylines we are following ahead of the Week 8 clash.