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| HT/WT: 6-4, 320 lbs |
| Birthplace: Flossmoor, IL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Minnesota |
| Experience: 4 |
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Not on Wednesday's injury report
Michael Schmitz (concussion) was not listed on the Giants' official injury report Wednesday.
Michael Schmitz spent some time recovering from a concussion in August, but it looks like he'll be ready to go for Week 1 versus the Cowboys. He should resume his starting role at center Sunday.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Dealing with concussion
Michael Schmitz (concussion) did not participate at the Giants' training camp practice Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Michael Schmitz left practice with a head injury Friday, and coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday that he is recovering from a concussion. With veteran Lucas Patrick nursing a knee injury, Bryan Hudson could be in line to get some first-team reps at center.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Misses Saturday's practice
Michael Schmitz (head) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Schmitz left Friday's practice and is being evaluated for a possible concussion, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Lucas Patrick (ankle) also left Friday's session early, prompting the Giants to sign Brenden Jaimes to add depth at center.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Facing competition
Schmitz (finger) may face competition for the center position in 2026, Paul Dottino of SI.com reports.
Head coach John Harbaugh's entrance means that nothing is a given on the Giants' roster. The Giants added Lucas Patrick this offseason, and he could be in the mix for the starting center job with a strong offseason program and training camp.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Won't play Sunday
Schmitz (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz was initially listed as doubtful to play in Week 17, so it's little surprise to see the starting center now be ruled out. Austin Schlottmann is likely to step up as New York's top center for as long as Schmitz remains sidelined.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Lands on IR
The Giants moved Schmitz (finger) to injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Schmitz was moved to IR alongside starting left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring), so the Giants will be without two starting offensive linemen going into Sunday's game against the Raiders. With Schmitz's season over, Austin Schlottmann is set to start the last two weeks at center.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Doubtful for Sunday
Schmitz (hand) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Schmitz upgraded to limited participation in practice Friday after opening the week as a non-participant due to a hand injury suffered in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings. However, it appears the 26-year-old still may need more time before returning. If Schmitz is unable to play in Week 17, Austin Schlottmann would likely start at center for New York.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Not practicing Wednesday
Schmitz (hand) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Schmitz suffered a hand injury in the second half of Sunday's loss to Minnesota and wasn't able to finish the game. It's unclear how serious the issue is, but coach Mike Kafka said Wednesday that the team isn't planning to shut him down "yet," which isn't the most promising wording. If Schmitz can't play this Sunday against the Raiders, Austin Schlottmann could start at center for New York.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Suffers hand injury
Schmitz (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Austin Schlottmann is now in at center after Schmitz sustained a hand injury in the second half. If the 26-year-old is unable to return, the Giants could be shorthanded along the offensive line, as Andrew Thomas has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Green light to return Week 11
Schmitz (shin) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Schmitz was limited in practice all week, but he's progressed enough in his recovery from a shin injury to return Sunday from a one-game absence. He should reclaim his starting role at center, which would bump Austin Schlottmann to a reserve role.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Won't play at Chicago
Schmitz (shin) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz will be sidelined for his second game this season in Week 10 because of a shin injury he suffered in Week 9 versus the 49ers. In his absence, veteran Austin Schlottmann figures to start at center Sunday.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Won't return due to shin injury
Schmitz (shin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Schmitz went to the locker room after sustaining a shin injury early in the third quarter, and the third-year pro will not return to Sunday's game after being evaluated by medical staff. Austin Schlottmann will serve as the Giants' center the rest of the way.
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