Evan Neal

New York Giants
Player #73

Evan Neal News

Evan Neal Returns To Giants Practice

New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal (ankle) has returned to practice after coming off the PUP list. The 23-year-old Alabama product, who underwent ankle surgery in January and appeared to have a setback during OTAs, has expressed his readiness to embrace any role the team assigns him, stating, "I'll embrace whatever role the team has for me." Since joining the NFL, Neal, drafted in the first round of 2022, has struggled with injuries and performance issues. During camp, Jermaine Eluemunor has been working at right tackle and might compete for the position if the Giants don't move him back to guard. Last season, Neal allowed 29 pressures on 309 pass-blocking snaps over seven games, with his performance hampered by technical flaws and ongoing injuries. With the Giants' offense needing improvement, they hope Neal can finally tap into the potential that earned him a top-ten draft pick.

Aug 11, 2024 3:04 PM EST

Giants Activate Evan Neal From PUP List

The New York Giants activated offensive tackle Evan Neal (ankle) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. Neal had been dealing with an ankle injury since last November and underwent surgery on it in January. The 23-year-old offensive lineman will now be able to join the rest of his teammates on the practice field at training camp, starting on Sunday. The former first-round selection in 2022 will be integral for a Giants offensive line that was atrocious in 2023. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his ankle in camp or the preseason, Neal should be the club's starting right tackle for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. He played in 13 games in his rookie season and was limited to seven starts last year due to his ankle injury.

Aug 11, 2024 1:20 PM EST

Evan Neal Appears To Have Suffered Setback

New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal (ankle) had surgery to fix a small fracture in his ankle in early January, but he had participated in some individual drills in the first two open organized team activity practices. However, head coach Brian Daboll said the team "backed off" the 2022 first-rounder recently. Neal was in the facility rehabbing for the first half of minicamp practices before riding a stationary bike on the sideline. The 6-foot-7, 340-pounder was laboring as he walked around the practice fields this week. This doesn't bode well for Neal's status heading into training camp next month. We'll keep a close eye on his status this summer as the Giants look to massively improve what was a terrible offensive line in 2023.

Jun 14, 2024 1:03 PM EST

Evan Neal Placed On IR, Might Need Surgery

New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) was placed on injured reserve and could require surgery, head coach Brian Daboll told the media. He's expected to spend part of the offseason rehabbing his injury. The 23-year-old played nearly every snap over the first six weeks of the season but has appeared in just one game since then. Tyre Phillips has taken over as New York's starting right tackle and should remain in that role for the final two weeks of the season.

Dec 26, 2023 12:25 PM EST

Concussed in Friday's practice

Neal suffered a concussion in Friday's practice and is in the league's protocol, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Aug 4, 2023 10:50 AM EST

Will play despite injury scare

Neal doesn't have an injury designated for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Jan 13, 2023 1:02 PM EST

Tweaks ankle at practice

Neal suffered a minor ankle injury at practice Thursday, but it shouldn't impact his chances to play Sunday versus the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jan 13, 2023 7:18 AM EST

Ready to return

Neal (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Dec 2, 2022 5:09 PM EST

Could be back this week

According to Giants head coach Brian Daboll, Neal (knee) is improving and has a chance to return to action this Sunday against the Commanders, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Nov 28, 2022 7:17 PM EST

Remains out

Neal (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nov 23, 2022 12:39 PM EST

Won't play Sunday

Neal (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.

Nov 20, 2022 8:48 AM EST

Tabbed as doubtful

Neal (knee) was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Nov 18, 2022 12:22 PM EST

Expected to be out again

Neal (knee) is unlikely to play Sunday against Detroit, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Nov 17, 2022 4:09 PM EST

Won't play Sunday

Neal (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Oct 28, 2022 1:02 PM EST

Might miss some time

Neal (knee) is considered week-to-week according to head coach Brian Daboll, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Oct 24, 2022 4:11 PM EST

Avoids damage to ACL

Tests confirmed Monday that Neal (knee) avoided a devastating ACL injury, and he's expected to miss around four weeks with an MCL sprain, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Oct 24, 2022 1:22 PM EST