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Graham Gano was going through his final pre-game warmups as the New York Giants defense was being introduced to the MetLife Stadium when he felt it. A groin injury “out of nowhere,” to borrow a phrase WWE ring announcers use far too often.
“It was just a normal warmup and it just pulled,” Gano said. “I’ve been feeling great. I think that’s what’s frustrating. I’ve been doing all the right stuff. Taking care of my body, lifting well, pre-habbing so none of this type stuff happens. I’ve been hitting the ball great, in really good rhythm. It’s frustrating.
“I felt really great coming into the game. I had a really good pre-game warmup, then just pulled it.”
Gano was 4 of 4 on field goals the first two weeks, including a 55-yarder.
He could only watch in the first half as the Giants passed on what would have been a 46-yard field goal head coach Brian Daboll said he would have called for if Gano had been available. The Giants failed to convert on fourth-and-three. Gano also stood on the sideline as placekicker Jamie Gillan had an extra point blocked.
After testing his leg at halftime, Gano did kick a 25-yard field goal in the second half.
Gano, 38, has now suffered leg injuries in three consecutive seasons. He played in only 18 of 34 potential games in 2023 and 2024 combined. He said he had “no idea” at this point if he would be forced to miss time.
The Giants’ starting running back went down with a shoulder injury late in the first quarter. He had seven carries for 29 yards at time. Cam Skattebo had 121 yards of total offense in his place, 60 rushing and 61 receiving.
