Loading ...New York Giants defensive end Chris Canty expected to be ready for training camp following an offseason knee injury, but upon reporting to Albany, the veteran was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Now, with opening night against the Dallas Cowboys exactly five weeks away, Canty isn't even sure if he'll be ready to suit up for that game.
"I don't know," Canty said when asked if he'll be ready to play Dallas.
Being unable to practice with his teammates is beginning to wear more on Canty's psyche than the uncertain timetable for his return. He told reporters on Saturday that he doesn't really feel like he's at training camp despite physically being in attendance.
"It's tough anytime you can't go out there and be out there with your teammates," Canty said. "I'm here, but at the same time it's kind of like I'm not able to go out on the field and work with the guys, kind of establish that rapport and let that relationship of working together get a chance to gel with the guys and that kind of thing."
Canty continues to assert that he will do what the doctors tell him and return only when they give the green light. He also said of head Tom Coughlin, "if the boss says it's going to be a while, then it's going to be a while."
It's never been made clear exactly what sort of knee surgery Canty had or when he had it, but whatever it was, appears to have been serious and is now putting week one of the regular season in jeopardy.
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Fears confirmed. I hope this is something he can recover from this season. Having Canty miss the season would be a big blow. Yeah, I’m getting ahead of myself, but things have a tendency to be worse, not better than they appear. I’d love to be wrong.
What exactly was Canty’s injury?
I don’t recall reading anything about it (if it was ever reported) I just remember waking up one day and being surprised to read that Canty had gone into have his knee “cleaned up.” Hopefully that’ all it was and not the dreaded torn ACL/MCL – which would pretty much ensure a lost season from him in 2012.
The silver lining here is that his will allow the raw Austin more time with the first team in a CBA-abbreviated practice schedule in which reps are now scarce. It should also allow the coaches to take a longer look at Shaun Rogers to see if he will be able to bring anything to the party this year. Certainly the early reports on Rogers have been encouraging. Word is he’s slimmed down and is feeling extra motivated by the legit opportunity to compete for a title. A rejuvenated Rogers paired with an already beastly (and still-improving) Landfill should be able to hold the fort at DT until Canty’s return.
anyone know exactly what the issue was with his knee?
and why he is not ready?
Per Dr. Coughlin, “He’s got a knee.”
Of course I would be right about something negative. But when we re-signed Benard something being wrong with Canty was my first thought. At least he started out on PUP so we can carry Rodgers and Benard and then cut one later when Canty is healthy.
Damn you, GOAT!
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Prince Amukamara working with 1s at CB, Spencer Paysinger at OLB in team drills #nyg #giants
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Jayron Hosley is on field, looks like he will be participating after taking stitches for knee abrasion; #nyg in full pads 4 1st time in camp
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Just spotted Keith Rivers and he’s all padded up. Looks like a go
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Rivers working with Jacquian Williams on outside with Herzlich at MLB on 2nd team
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Jacquian Williams another good hard-hitting start … mentioned as possible candidate by Dave Merritt to fill Deon Grant’s S/LB role
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Noticed in last few practices Jacquian Williams has been getting physical. Well as physical as he can get in non tackling practices
Doh, I didn’t even realize Canty missing regular season time was a possibility.
He’s the one guy that I didn’t feel had lots of question marks in the middle.
And not happy to hear that ‘Trel is next in line at nickel. We’ve got a bunch of corners available now, get them in there. Let the guy get back to safety where he belongs.