Jake Kubas: NY Giants rookie learns from veterans on offensive line
Jake Kubas, a rookie on the NY Giants offensive line, impressed early on with his toughness and willingness to learn from the veterans in the room.
EAST RUTHERFORD – Injuries are a part of football. We know that.
The same goes for the New York Giants, who have suffered their fair share of setbacks in this regard over the years.
This is our catch-all for all Big Blue injury updates, and we will maintain this tracker for the remainder of the preseason and into the 2024 season. Here is the current status for any players dealing with an injury:
Thomas B.
position: Run back.
Injury: Lower ankle sprain
Estimated return: End of August to beginning of September.
Summary: The scene at Tuesday’s practice had it believed the Giants and their fifth-round rookie would need a miracle to avoid a serious injury. Well, football prayers may have been answered.
There are certainly situations where we all put the cart before the horse and exaggerate details when reporting injuries in detail. Not this time. When you see a player go down like Tracy did, an immediate aircast is taken out by the training staff and he is then carted straight to the hospital for specialist surgery for tests, your worst fears are usually confirmed.
The Giants and Tracy seem to have gotten lucky here. The latest: Tracy is believed to have suffered a grade II ankle sprain. He will likely wear a walking boot week to week. The typical recovery time is 3-6 weeks – each patient is different, of course – which is much better than the alternative that seemed to be the case. That should have him ready for the start of the season or shortly thereafter, if all goes well.
Malik Nabers
Position: Wide receiver
Injury: Lower ankle sprain
Estimated return: day after day
Summary: Nabers and the Giants were lucky in this case. He’s already working through treatment and light running to the point where he could be back on the field well before Week 1. The Giants will be cautious, though, so don’t expect the rookie to rush the recovery. He expressed confidence that he’ll be fit for the regular season.
Jon Runyan
Position: Offensive line
Injury: shoulder
Estimated return: day after day
Summary: Runyan left practice late on Monday after spraining his shoulder. The Giants recalled their left guard and gave him a day off, his first of the summer. Don’t be surprised if Runyan gets back into the swing of things and returns to practice next week.
Dr Phillips
Position: Corner
Injury: ankle
Estimated return: day after day
Summary: The Giants’ rookie starting nickelback has missed several practices after suffering an ankle injury. There’s a chance he could return to the field on Thursday after a three-day rest.
Cor’Dale Flott
Position: Corner
Injury: Quad
Estimated return: Week after week
Summary: Flott pulled his quadriceps during joint training against the Lions, ending his chance at the CB2 job. We’re not sure how close he is to a return.
Dynatae Johnson
Position: Centre-back
Injury: ankle
Estimated return: Week after week
Summary: Johnson had a great summer and was fighting for time in the first team defense alongside Bobby Okereke when he injured his ankle in the season opener against the Lions. He is wearing a walking boot and is expected to be out for some time, putting his ability to start the season in doubt. His bid to make the 53-man roster is on hold.
Lawrence Cager
Position: Tight end
Injury: bar
Estimated return: Week after week
Summary: Cager had a very good start to training camp after an encouraging spring, but on Monday he suffered a groin strain after a hamstring injury. Brian Daboll seemed to indicate that recovery from the injury will take some time.
Gervarrius Owens
Position: Security
Injury: Knee
Estimated return: Week after week
Summary: Owens quietly had a very good training camp and worked his way up to the second team before being forced to the sidelines. His return is uncertain.
Jalen Mills
position: Security
Estimated return: Week after week
Summary: Mills came to training camp with a calf injury sustained during a non-team workout. He was placed on the non-football injured list and is working with the training staff.
