John Michael Schmitz: Everything you need to know

Schmitz (finger) may face competition for the center position in 2026, Paul Dottino of SI.com reports. Head coach John Harbaugh's entrance means that nothing is a given on the Giants' roster. The Giants added Lucas Patrick this offseason, and he could be in the mix for the starting center job with a strong offseason program and training camp.

The Giants moved Schmitz (finger) to injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports. Schmitz was moved to IR alongside starting left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring), so the Giants will be without two starting offensive linemen going into Sunday's game against the Raiders. With Schmitz's season over, Austin Schlottmann is set to start the last two weeks at center.

Schmitz (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Schmitz was initially listed as doubtful to play Week 17, so it's little surprise to see the starting center now be ruled out. Austin Schlottmann is likely to step up as News York's top center as long as Schmitz remains sidelined.