Schmitz (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz has yet to return to practice since aggravating his ankle injury in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Falcons and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Greg Van Roten to serve as the Giants' starting center again in Week 18.
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Team
New York Giants
Birthdate
3/19/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 320 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2; Pk (NYG)
Birthplace
Flossmoor, IL, USA
Position
C
College
Minnesota
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
New York Giants
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Schmitz (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz has yet to return to practice since aggravating his ankle injury in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Falcons and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Greg Van Roten to serve as the Giants' starting center again in Week 18.
Schmitz (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. The Minnesota product was held out of practice throughout the week after aggravating his ankle injury in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Falcons, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Schmitz missing the Week 17 contest, Greg Van Roten is expected to step in and serve as the Giants' starting center.
Head coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Schmitz aggravated an ankle injury during the Giants' 34-7 loss to the Falcons on Sunday, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz registered an LP/LP/FP practice log heading into Week 15 due to an ankle injury. He played in all 59 offensive snaps Sunday, but he appears to have come out of the loss worse for wear. His practice participation over the coming week should provide a sense on his chances of playing in Week 17 against the Colts on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Schmitz (neck) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz left last Sunday's matchup against New Orleans with a neck injury and was limited in all three practices this week. However, he appears to have the green light to play against Baltimore on Sunday. That will likely result in Jake Kubas returning to a rotational role.
Schmitz (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz injured his neck late in the fourth quarter. Greg Van Roten has shifted over to center with Jake Kubas taking over at right guard.
Schmitz (ankle) was left off the Giants' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Vikings. Schmitz sustained an ankle injury during the Giants' preseason finale against the Jets, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for New York's regular-season opener. Expect the second-year offensive lineman to start at center for the Giants in 2024.
Schmitz, who left Saturday's preseason game against the Jets with an ankle injury, told reporters that he has no concern of not being available for Week 1 against the Vikings, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports. Schmitz got rolled up on during a fourth-and-short play in the first quarter. He doesn't appear worried about the injury keeping him out long term, but he will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Schmitz started in all 13 regular-season games he appeared in last season, and he will resume his starting role at center for 2024.
Schmitz will not return to Saturday's preseason game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz sustained the injury on an unsuccessful fourth-and-short play, though he indicated to the trainer that he was fine while walking to the sidelines, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Schmitz is projected to be the starting center for the Giants in 2024, and while he won't return Saturday, it appears the 2023 second-round pick has avoided serious injury.
Schmitz (shoulder) participated in practice Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz had been sitting out since Monday due to a shoulder injury. He's expected to be eased back into practice, but assuming he doesn't experience any setbacks, Schmitz should be ready to line up as New York's starting center when the regular season kicks off.