Placekicker Graham Gano, who has a herniated disc in his neck, did not practice for a third straight day on Friday. That means Younghoe Koo, who is on the practice squad, is likely to be the placekicker
on Sunday for the New York Giants.
This will mark the second time this season and the fourth time in three seasons that an injury has sidelined the 38-year-old Gano. Gano missed the final nine games of 2023 with a knee injury. He missed seven games in 2024 with a groin injury. This year, he already spent four games on injured reserve with another groin injury. Now, a neck injury will necessitate the Giants turning to their fourth placekicker of the season, counting punter Jamie Gillan missing an extra point filling in for Gano when he was injured during warmups for a Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
While head coach Brian Daboll stopped short of ruling Gano out before Friday’s practice, it would be stunning if the Giants allowed Gano to kick on Sunday. That is both because he has not kicked this week, and because of his recent history of injury.
Gano’s health issues led to this response from former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes, a good friend of Gano’s:
Other players not practicing, meaning they will likely not play Sunday against the Chicago Bears:
C John Michael Schmitz | Shin
WR Beaux Collins | Neck
DL Chauncey Golston | Neck
ILB Darius Muasau | Ankle
