Evan Neal’s return to the New York Giants lasted just one day before the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft was back on the sidelines.
Neal, who has not played a snap this season and spent several weeks on Injured Reserve with an apparent hamstring injury, returned to practice on Wednesday. Interim head coach Mike Kafka said Neal had “a little bit of soreness in his back.”
Drafted to be the Giants’ right tackle, Neal was converted to guard this season. He could not beat out Greg Van Roten for a starting job, and also could not take a backup spot away from Aaron Stinnie. He has been on the game day active roster just once this season.
Neal is in the final year of his rookie contract, and it is becoming more and more apparent he is likely to never play again for the Giants.
Also missing Thursday’s practice were:
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches | Ankle
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | Illness
S Tyler Nubin | Personal
Edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux, who has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury, was on the side working with trainers.
See More:
