Andrew Thomas ready to return with the Giants
The New York Giants’ star left tackle, Andrew Thomas, is expected to play for the first time this season on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, barring a setback on game day. Thomas has been out since he suffered a left foot injury in Week 6 of last season. He underwent Lisfranc surgery in October and was listed as doubtful for the first two weeks. The All-Pro tackle was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. He took the majority of first-team reps throughout the week as the Giants hoped for his return, and it went well.Thomas should provide a massive boost for the Giants (0-2), especially after backup left tackle James Hudson III committed four penalties on the first series last week and was benched in favor of rookie Marcus Mbow. The Giants have been a different team in the last two years without Thomas. New York has a 3-17 record when Thomas has been out with hamstring and foot injuries in the last two and a half seasons, and 6-10 with him. Keeping Thomas healthy remains a priority, especially with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart potentially entering the lineup at some point this season. It would be an easier move to make with Thomas as a staple at left tackle. Thomas and coach Brian Daboll said on Friday that the decision of whether or not he would play would be made at game time. But considering how the foot has responded, there is confidence that he will start. The most important questions now seem to be how much Thomas will be able to play and how he will recover for the coming weeks. He has been extremely cautious after needing an additional procedure in the spring to remove screws from his foot.I feel good. Three days in a row practicing, the first time I’ve done that. Starting to build volume, regaining my confidence, so that’s sure to be exciting.
Andrew Thomas
