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Nick Gates: Gets let go
The Commanders cut Nick Gates on Wednesday.As expected, the Commanders have officially decided to part ways with Gates after just one season. He will probably garner interest from multiple teams looking for an experienced center.
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Commanders' Nick Gates: To be released
Nick Gates will be released at the start of the new league year, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Gates joined the Washington Commanders last offseason and began the season as the team's starting center. However, he was benched after seven contests and will now head back to the open market.
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Commanders' Nick Gates: Expected to take over at center
Following the Washington Commanders' release of Chase Roullier (knee) on Friday, Nick Gates is expected to take over as the team's starting center, The Athletic's Ben Standig reports.Gates inked a three-year deal with Washington back in March and made 29 starts in four years with the Giants, showing the ability to play anywhere along the interior line. He'll get the first crack at replacing Roullier, though the Commanders also brought back veteran Tyler Larsen on a one-year deal and drafted Ricky Stromberg in the third round last weekend.
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Commanders' Nick Gates: Moving on
Nick Gates is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.Gates will have an opportunity to take over at center in Washington. He played 10 games last season for the Giants after missing the first few weeks of the season while still recovering from a broken leg suffered during the 2021 campaign. He started eight of those contests, mostly playing left guard.
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Giants' Nick Gates: Activated by Giants
Nick Gates (lower leg) was activated from the PUP list Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Gates will return to the active roster for the first time since Week 2 of the 2021 campaign after he suffered a significant left leg fracture. Following multiple operations on the leg and more than a year away from the field, the offensive lineman was able to clear the final hurdles and join the New York Giants ahead of their Week 8 contest against the Seahawks. Gates is expected to have a significant role on New York's offensive line moving forward.
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Giants' Nick Gates: Designated to return from PUP list
Nick Gates (lower leg) was designated to return from the PUP list and returned to practice Wednesday.Gates suffered a left leg fracture last September and was sidelined for the remainder of the 2021 season after undergoing multiple operations. He began the 2022 campaign on the PUP list, but he's returned to practice at the earliest possible time, which is an encouraging sign. Regardless, he likely still has a few hurdles to clear and will have a 21-day period to be activated to the active roster. When available, the 27-year-old figures to garner a sizable role along the New York Giants' offensive line.
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Giants' Nick Gates: Headed to reserve list
Nick Gates (lower leg) was moved to the New York Giants' reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.Gates opened training camp on the Giants' active/physically unable to perform list while recovering from a severe left leg fracture suffered last September. The 27-year-old's return timeline will now extend through at least the first four games of the regular season.
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Giants' Nick Gates: Lands on PUP list
Nick Gates (lower leg) was placed on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.Gates suffered a fractured leg in Week 2, which required multiple surgeries to correct. He was unable to participate in OTAs and it was reported last September by Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York that the injury could be career threatening. Gates will continue to work to get back to full health and return to the field.
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Giants' Nick Gates: Not participating in OTAs
Nick Gates (lower leg) didn't participate in Thursday's voluntary OTAs, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.Gates needed multiple surgeries to repair fractures in his fibula and tibia last season, and the injury was expected to be potentially career ending. However, the New York Giants have remained optimistic that he can return to NFL action, per Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York.
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Giants' Nick Gates: Injury could threaten career
Nick Gates requires another procedure to address his leg injury, one which coach Joe Judge said could potentially be career-ending, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports."We're confident [Gates will] be able to come back," Judge said, "but yes, it could be career-ending," per Vacchiano. The interior offensive lineman already underwent a procedure to address fractures in his fibula and tibia last week, but he has not had to return to a hospital and is in need of a follow-up surgery.