New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has had wrist surgery and will be evaluated weekly, coach Brian Daboll said on Wednesday.
Thibodeaux played in Sunday’s 29-20 victory over the Seahawks in Seattle, but Daboll did not specify when he got injured.
Daboll also mentioned that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is still in concussion protocol, but he is improving. He was seen stretching with the team before moving to another field to work with a trainer when individual drills began.
Nabers got hurt late in the Giants’ 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on September 26. He missed the game against Seattle but still leads the NFL with 35 receptions.
Thibodeaux has not missed a game since his rookie season, starting 22 regular-season games in a row despite a previous knee injury.
Azeez Ojulari, who has faced ankle, hamstring, and calf injuries in his career, might get more playing time now.
“I feel like I prepare every week the same, no matter what it is,” Ojulari said after practice. “Just come out here, try to work, get better, and execute the game plan every day. Compete at practice and take it one day at a time.”
The Giants have other players available, including Boogie Basham, Patrick Johnson, and NFC special teams player of the week Isaiah Simmons.
Ojulari has recorded 10 tackles and one sack in limited action this season.
As a second-round draft pick in 2021, Ojulari is glad to be healthy and making contributions.
“It’s a blessing when you can go week to week and be out there every time and not miss any games,” the Georgia product said. “I thank God, every day. It’s a blessing to be out there every week competing with the guys, my brothers, my teammates out here, trying to get a win. That’s all it is at the end of the day.”
On Wednesday, the Giants practiced without their starting guards. Jon Runyan Jr. was sick, and Greg Van Roten was given an extra day to rest.
