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.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Won't play Sunday
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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 in Week 17, so it's little surprise to see the starting center now be ruled out. Austin Schlottmann is likely to step up as New York's top center for as long as Schmitz remains sidelined.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Doubtful for Sunday
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Schmitz (hand) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Schmitz upgraded to limited participation in practice Friday after opening the week as a non-participant due to a hand injury suffered in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings. However, it appears the 26-year-old still may need more time before returning. If Schmitz is unable to play in Week 17, Austin Schlottmann would likely start at center for New York.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Green light to return Week 11
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Schmitz (shin) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Schmitz was limited in practice all week, but he's progressed enough in his recovery from a shin injury to return Sunday from a one-game absence. He should reclaim his starting role at center, which would bump Austin Schlottmann to a reserve role.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Clears concussion protocol
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Schmitz (concussion) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz was able to receive clearance from concussion protocol Thursday after a Week 7 absence. The 26-year-old will be back in his starting role at center Sunday versus the Eagles.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Sidelined for Week 7
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Schmitz (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The third-year pro from Minnesota sustained a concussion during the Giants' Week 6 win over the Eagles and wasn't able to clear protocol in time to play Sunday. While Schmitz is sidelined, Austin Schlottmann is expected to step in and start at center.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Won't play Sunday
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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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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Working through ankle injury
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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.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Left off injury report
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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.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Should be fine for Week 1
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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.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Ruled out with ankle injury
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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.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Will miss Week 18
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Schmitz (shin) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz' absence will test the Giants' offensive line depth. Ben Bredeson will likely slide over to center, with Mark Glowinski likely to step in at right guard.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Good to go Sunday
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Schmitz (shoulder) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Schmitz had missed New York's last two games and was questionable heading into Sunday's contest, but it now seems as if he'll be able to play through his shoulder issue. The 24-year-old should start at center for the Giants.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Could remain out
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Schmitz (shoulder) may not be ready to return for Week 6 against the Bills, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Schmitz suffered the injury in Week 4 and was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The rookie's continued absence is one of many negatively impacting the Giants' offensive line at the moment. Assuming Schmitz does miss against Buffalo, his next opportunity to play will be Week 7 against the Commanders.
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Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Done for the night
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Schmitz (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's contest versus the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Schmitz suffered a shoulder injury on New York's first possession and will now sit out the remainder of the game. Ben Bredeson will operate as the starting center in his absence.
