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Giants' Evan Neal: Won't return for Week 16
Evan Neal (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.The 2022 first-round pick from Alabama downgraded from full practice Wednesday to DNPs on Thursday and Friday, suggesting his injury worsened throughout the week. While Neal remains sidelined Sunday, Greg Van Roten is expected to start at right guard.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Downgrades to DNP
Evan Neal (back) will not practice Thursday due to soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.Neal had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was a full participant Wednesday, but he now appears to be battling a setback. It's worth noting that prior to being placed on IR mid-November, Neal did not play a single offensive snap with for the New York Giants this season. With New York's O-line mostly in a healthy state, Neal likely wouldn't play Sunday against the Vikings even if he proves he's in 100 percent form.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Logs full practice Wednesday
Evan Neal (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Neal has been unavailable for the Giants' last four games due to a hamstring injury, but it now looks like he could suit up for game action again as soon as Sunday. He'll still need to be officially activated from the injured reserve list before that's a possibility, though.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Gets green light to practice
The New York Giants designated Evan Neal (hamstring) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.Neal was placed on the Giants' injured reserve list with a hamstring injury ahead of their Week 11 contest versus the Packers, and after missing the team's last four games, he now appears to be on track to return to action soon. However, with the club mostly healthy on the offensive line, Neal wouldn't figure to play in Week 16 even if he became available again.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Sent to injured reserve
Evan Neal (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Neal had already been ruled out for Week 11 and has yet to appear in a game this season. He'll now be forced to miss at least the next four contests. Interim head coach Mike Kafka said Neal injured his hamstring in a workout, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Not available Week 11
Evan Neal (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.It's unclear when Neal sustained the hamstring injury, given that he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game in 2025. The injury prevented him from practicing during Week 11 prep, and his next opportunity to be available is Week 12 against Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 23. Aaron Stinnie will serve as the New York Giants' top reserve offensive guard in Neal's absence.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Participating in OTAs
Evan Neal (ribs/hip) took part in the New York Giants' OTAs on Friday, John Schmeelk of the team's official site reports.Neal missed New York's final game last season due to injuries to his ribs and hip, but he appears to be back to full health. Per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, Neal is playing left guard during OTAs as he makes the switch from right tackle, and the 2022 first-round draft pick will attempt to win a starting role at his new position.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Fifth-year option declined
The New York Giants are declining Evan Neal's (ribs/hip) fifth-year option, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.Neal has struggled at right tackle since being drafted 7th overall by the Giants leading to him being benched prior to the start of the 2024 campaign. He was dealing with a hip and ribs injuries at the end of last season, and the team could potentially switch him to guard in hopes of revitalizing his career.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Missing Week 18
Evan Neal (ribs/hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Neal appears to have picked up rib and hip injuries in the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts, as he didn't practice throughout the week and will now be sidelined for the team's regular-season finale Sunday. Chris Hubbard is expected to serve as the Giants' top right tackle in Neal's stead in Week 18.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Good to go against New Orleans
Evan Neal (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Neal was limited in the final two practices of the week due to a hip injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday and will start at right tackle.