Category: ‘Injuries’
New York Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw: Surgery ‘Went Great’
February 16th, 2011 at 8:09 AM
One year after undergoing surgery to repair an injured right ankle, New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw had a similar procedure to repair an injured left ankle over the weekend.
New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw scores a 3 yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at New...
New York Giants’ 2010 3rd Round Draft Pick, Chad Jones, is On the Mend
February 12th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
On June 24, 2010, former LSU defensive back Chad Jones thought his life was great. He had been drafted in the 3rd round by the New York Giants to begin his professional football career. He wasn't expected to contribute immediately, but to be eased into the position and share time with...
New York Giants’ Michael Boley, Osi Umenyiora Recovering Well After Surgery
February 10th, 2011 at 8:24 AM
New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley had surgery on his right shoulder at the end of the season. Reports are now coming out that the surgery went well and he should be back to playing around April. He should not miss training camp, but he could be limited in other...
New York Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw to Have Arthroscopic Surgery
February 5th, 2011 at 8:00 AM
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw needs to have surgery. Again.
New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw rushes as Dallas Cowboys Leon Williams closes in during the first half in Cowboys Stadium October 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. UPI/Ian Halperin
It seemed he made it through the season relatively healthy, but he...
Examining the Workings of the New York Giants Offensive Line Coach Pat Flaherty
January 21st, 2011 at 4:00 PM
So frequently when discussing the NFL and reasons for success, the workings of assistant coaches and position coaches fly under the radar.
This past season, it was hard to overlook what offensive line coach Pat Flaherty did for the New York Giants.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks to his offense...
What Are the New York Giants’ Options at Center?
January 21st, 2011 at 10:00 AM
As reported yesterday by Simon, New York Giants center, Shaun O'Hara, underwent foot surgery yesterday to repair the Linsfranc joint injury in his right foot. He is set to undergo another surgery to repair his left ankle and Achilles later this off-season. Depending on the severity of the Linsfranc injury,...
Antrel Rolle “Clears Up” His Comments About Coughlin; and Other New York Giants Notes
January 20th, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Antrel Rolle started yet another mini-controversy last week with some comments about Tom Coughlin needing to loosen up. This week, he sat with Pat Traina to clear things up.
Pittsburgh Steelers Rashard Mendenhall breaks a tackle from New York Giants Antrel Rolle in the first half at New Meadowlands Stadium in...
New York Giants’ Shaun O’Hara Withdraws from Pro Bowl
January 7th, 2011 at 5:16 PM
New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara has withdrawn from the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl due to injury.
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Fili Moala (95) recovers a fumble by New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning for a touchdown during the third quarter at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis on September 19, 2010....
New York Giants’ Steve Smith May Not Resume Running Until Mid-June
January 6th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Rotoworld is reporting that New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith, who is coming off of microfracture surgery, may not resume running until mid-June.
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith stretches out for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter on Sunday November 7, 2010 at...
New York Giants Guard Rich Seubert Undergoes Sugery
January 5th, 2011 at 12:00 PM
The New York Giants offensive line took a big hit this past Sunday when left guard, Rich Seubert, left in the first quarter with a knee injury. As it eventually turned out, he had suffered a dislocated knee and torn patellar tendon.
A "successful" surgery was completed on Tuesday to repair...
New York Giants Sign Brian Witherspoon, Place Will Blackmon on Injured Reserve
December 30th, 2010 at 11:09 AM
The New York Giants have signed cornerback Brian Witherspoon, who spent 2008 and 2009 with the Jacksonville Jaguars (he also played one game for the Detroit Lions in 2008), and placed defensive back/return man Will Blackmon (knee) on injured reserve.
In 22 career games, Witherspoon has averaged 23.6 yards per kick...
New York Giants Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks Out Sunday with a Broken Toe
December 29th, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Paul Schwartz of the New York Post is reporting that New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks will miss the New York Giants' season finale on Sunday against the Washington Redskins with a broken toe on his left foot.
The second-year wide receiver led the team with 79 receptions, 1,052 yards...
New York Giants Lose Rhett Bomar to Minnesota, Dave Tollefson to MCL Sprain
December 20th, 2010 at 2:30 PM
(Former) New York Giants practice squad QB Rhett Bomar is reportedly on his way to the Twin Cities to join the Minnesota Vikings active roster, per Newark Star-Ledger beat man Mike Garafolo:
Rhett Bomar, who has spent the past two seasons as a member of the team’s practice squad, is on...
New York Giants Wide Receiver Steve Smith Headed For Microfracture Surgery
December 16th, 2010 at 4:00 PM
According to multiple reports, Giants wide receiver Steve Smith's injured knee will require the dreaded microfracture surgery, a far cry from the torn meniscus rehab we were discussing on Tuesday.
Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News reports that the surgery will keep Smith out of football action for 6–9 months. Questions...
New York Giants Receiver Mario Manningham Says He’ll Play Sunday Against The Eagles
December 16th, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Well, it looks like we can call off the "Mario Manningham hip watch."
With the Philadelphia Eagles coming to town for unarguably the biggest game of the year so far, Giants fans began biting their nails over Manningham's availability as soon as they learned that Steve Smith's knee injury would end his season.
But Manningham...
Afternoon Tea With New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin
December 15th, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Tom Coughlin was short and to the point this morning when he came out for his Wednesday afternoon press conference. "Morning. In the division, for the lead in the division, mid–December. It's exciting. It's very exciting." And can you blame him? There's not much left to do or say other...
New York Giants’ Steve Smith Requires Surgery on Injured Knee, Out for Season
December 15th, 2010 at 10:42 AM
As we mentioned earlier here on Giants 101, the injury to wide receiver Steve Smith was a little more serious than originally anticipated. Now, as it turns out, the injury is actually a worst case scenario as the wideout requires surgery to repair articular cartilage in his left knee and...
New York Giants’ Steve Smith Has Torn Meniscus, Season Over?
December 15th, 2010 at 7:26 AM
What was originally thought to be a hamstring injury for New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith has turned out to actually be much worse. Ralph Vacchiano of The Blue Screen reports that the former Pro Bowl wideout has a torn meniscus and that it may be season ending.
“This does...