Neal (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Neal was held out of practice all week due to a neck injury, and the fourth-year offensive lineman will end the year on injured reserve. He did not appear in a regular-season game prior to being placed on IR in mid-November, and the 2022 first-rounder will focus on being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign.
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Giants' Evan Neal: DNP on Wednesday
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Neal (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Neal remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened 14 days ago. He was a full participant in practice his first day on the practice field, so it appears he's since suffered a setback, or the Giants could be opting to simply shut him down for the remainder of a lost season.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Ruled out for Week 17
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Neal (neck), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Neal was a full participant upon having his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17, but he downgraded to DNP status the following day and hasn't taken any on-field reps since. The 2022 first-round pick's final chance to take the field with the Giants this season will come Week 18 against the Cowboys.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Won't return for Week 16
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Neal (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the 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
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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 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
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Neal (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the 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
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The Giants designated 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
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Neal (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the 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: Participating in OTAs
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Neal (ribs/hip) took part in the 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: Missing Week 18
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Neal (ribs/hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the 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
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Neal (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the 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.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Questionable for Week 14
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Neal (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Neal played through a hip injury during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. He was a DNP for Wednesday's practice, but he was able to finish with consecutive limited practices and appears to be on track to start at right tackle Sunday.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Back at practice Thursday
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Neal (hip) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Neal logged a DNP at Wednesday's practice, but his return to a limited session would seem to put him on track to play Sunday after Neal played through the issue last Thursday against Dallas.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Neal (hip) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Neal played through a hip injury during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys this past Thursday. While he didn't practice Wednesday, Neal should be expected to start at right tackle this Sunday against the Saints unless he's unable to practice over the next two days.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Will play Thursday
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Neal (hip) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game at Dallas.
Neal missed practice Monday and was limited at practice Tuesday and Wednesday due to a hip issue, but he'll be available for the Giants in Week 13 anyway. He figures to start at right tackle against the Cowboys.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Could play through hip injury
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Head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that he's optimistic that Neal (hip) will be able to play against the Cowboys on Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
After not participating in Monday's walkthrough, Neal was able to get in some limited work Tuesday. Barring a setback, it appears Neal will suit up for Thursday's NFC East clash and play through a hip injury.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Lands on injury report
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Neal (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Neal didn't miss a snap during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, so it seems like he may have played through the hip injury. With the Giants traveling to Dallas for a Thanksgiving Day matchup, the Alabama product won't have too much time to recover. A clearer picture of his status for the holiday matchup will likely come Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Past ankle injury
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Neal (ankle) was left off the Giants' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Vikings.
The 2022 first-round pick out of Alabama sustained an ankle injury toward the end of August, but it appears he's recovered in time to suit up for New York's Week 1 outing. After two disappointing seasons to start his NFL career, Thomas is expected to back up Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle in 2024.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Neal is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Given that Neal opened training camp on the active/PUP list while recovering from offseason ankle surgery, it wouldn't be a surprise if the 2022 first-round pick doesn't return to Saturday's contest. Neal is slated to serve as the Giants' backup right tackle behind Jermaine Eluemunor.
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Giants' Evan Neal: Back on practice field
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Neal participated in drills during OTAs on Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Neal underwent surgery for a fractured ankle back in December, but he's apparently now healthy enough for football activities again. He's been largely disappointing at right tackle since the Giants selected him with the seventh overall pick in 2022, but he doesn't turn 24 until September, so it might still be too early to declare him a draft bust.
