New York Giants Kicker Graham Gano Placed on Injured Reserve for Second Time This Season.
In a blow to the New York Giants' already-struggling kicker unit, Graham Gano has been placed on injured reserve with a herniated disc in his neck for the second time this season. The news was announced by the team on Wednesday and is expected to impact the team's long-term plans for the upcoming weeks.
The 33-year-old Gano has struggled with injuries throughout his career, including a concussion suffered earlier this year that kept him out of several games. His placement on IR once again raises concerns about the stability of the Giants' kicking game and how they will manage without their star kicker for an extended period of time.
Gano's injury could also have implications for the team's playoff hopes, as the Giants are currently sitting in a precarious position in the NFC East standings. With Gano out, the team will need to rely on younger players like Riley Dixon and Tommy MacLeod to fill in on kicking duties.
The Giants' coaching staff has already made some adjustments to their game plan in preparation for Gano's absence, but it remains to be seen how these changes will impact the team's overall performance. One thing is certain, however: Graham Gano's injury marks a significant setback for the team and raises questions about the long-term viability of their kicking unit.
In a blow to the New York Giants' already-struggling kicker unit, Graham Gano has been placed on injured reserve with a herniated disc in his neck for the second time this season. The news was announced by the team on Wednesday and is expected to impact the team's long-term plans for the upcoming weeks.
The 33-year-old Gano has struggled with injuries throughout his career, including a concussion suffered earlier this year that kept him out of several games. His placement on IR once again raises concerns about the stability of the Giants' kicking game and how they will manage without their star kicker for an extended period of time.
Gano's injury could also have implications for the team's playoff hopes, as the Giants are currently sitting in a precarious position in the NFC East standings. With Gano out, the team will need to rely on younger players like Riley Dixon and Tommy MacLeod to fill in on kicking duties.
The Giants' coaching staff has already made some adjustments to their game plan in preparation for Gano's absence, but it remains to be seen how these changes will impact the team's overall performance. One thing is certain, however: Graham Gano's injury marks a significant setback for the team and raises questions about the long-term viability of their kicking unit.
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oh noooo... this can't be happening again 
graham gano has been through so much already... herniated disc in his neck is super scary 
hope he gets the best care possible & a speedy recovery 
now the giants are gonna have to scramble for a new kicker 
riley dixon & tommy macleod better step up their game 
fingers crossed they can hold it down till gano comes back... but honestly, i'm still worried about those playoff hopes 
The Giants' kicking game is already struggling and now they're gonna have to rely on backups like Riley Dixon and Tommy MacLeod to fill in? That's just not a good look for the team. And with Gano out again, I'm starting to think that this season is gonna be a write-off 
. I don't get why teams can't invest in proper training and rehab programs to prevent these kinds of injuries. It's like they're just throwing players out there and hoping for the best 
. Not exactly what you'd call a sustainable winning formula 
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and yeah playoffs are gonna be a grind without him they're stuck in the wild card spot and this is just gonna make things worse 
. The coaching staff will need to make some tough decisions to get their kicking game back on track 
. Can't wait to see how they bounce back from this setback 
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. And to think about all those games he'll be missing out on... it's just devastating 
. It's like they're running out of options, and I don't know if I can handle watching them struggle like this 
Gano's herniated disc is just peachy timing right after they finally showed some signs of life on offense... I mean, who needs a reliable kicker when you've got a team that struggles to score points anyway? 
first, it affects the team's scoring, then they gotta rely on younger guys, and finally, it impacts their playoff hopes. 
but at the same time it's not like he's the only one who gets hurt out there, all these nfl players are getting banged up left and right 
