An already distressed New York Giants offense is taking a massive hit.
Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent surgery on Wednesday morning to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot that is expected to end his season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported and head coach Brian Daboll later confirmed.
"Well, you can't replace an Andrew Thomas. I feel terrible for him," Daboll told reporters, via the team transcript. "He's a leader, he's a captain, he's great in the locker room, he's a very good football player."
For a 2-4 Giants squad that's 29th in points scored, it's a crushing blow.
The 25-year-old Thomas was taken with the fourth pick of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Giants and has been a starter ever since.
Thomas was stellar in 2022, but in 2023 he missed seven games with a hamstring injury.
This time around, it's a foot injury that popped up in Sunday night’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Thomas told reporters after the game he would need to consult a doctor. He consulted with podiatrist Dr. Robert Anderson in North Carolina, and it was determined surgery was the best route.
Thomas signed a five-year, $117.5 million extension in the summer of 2023, a clear indicator that he was set to play a major role in the Giants' future.
Now, his absence could well play a major role in continued struggles for Big Blue.
