Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Left off injury report
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Schmitz (ankle) was left off the Giants' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Vikings.
Schmitz sustained an ankle injury during the Giants' preseason finale against the Jets, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for New York's regular-season opener. Expect the second-year offensive lineman to start at center for the Giants in 2024.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Should be fine for Week 1
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Schmitz, who left Saturday's preseason game against the Jets with an ankle injury, told reporters that he has no concern of not being available for Week 1 against the Vikings, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Schmitz got rolled up on during a fourth-and-short play in the first quarter. He doesn't appear worried about the injury keeping him out long term, but he will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Schmitz started in all 13 regular-season games he appeared in last season, and he will resume his starting role at center for 2024.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Ruled out with ankle injury
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Schmitz will not return to Saturday's preseason game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz sustained the injury on an unsuccessful fourth-and-short play, though he indicated to the trainer that he was fine while walking to the sidelines, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Schmitz is projected to be the starting center for the Giants in 2024, and while he won't return Saturday, it appears the 2023 second-round pick has avoided serious injury.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Returns to practice
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Schmitz (shoulder) participated in practice Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz had been sitting out since Monday due to a shoulder injury. He's expected to be eased back into practice, but assuming he doesn't experience any setbacks, Schmitz should be ready to line up as New York's starting center when the regular season kicks off.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Will miss Week 18
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Schmitz (shin) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz' absence will test the Giants' offensive line depth. Ben Bredeson will likely slide over to center, with Mark Glowinski likely to step in at right guard.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Good to go Sunday
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Schmitz (shoulder) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Schmitz had missed New York's last two games and was questionable heading into Sunday's contest, but it now seems as if he'll be able to play through his shoulder issue. The 24-year-old should start at center for the Giants.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Could remain out
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Schmitz (shoulder) may not be ready to return for Week 6 against the Bills, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Schmitz suffered the injury in Week 4 and was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The rookie's continued absence is one of many negatively impacting the Giants' offensive line at the moment. Assuming Schmitz does miss against Buffalo, his next opportunity to play will be Week 7 against the Commanders.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Done for the night
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Schmitz (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's contest versus the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz suffered a shoulder injury on New York's first possession and will now sit out the remainder of the game. Ben Bredeson will operate as the starting center in his absence.
