Giants report injuries to key players during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
During Day 9 of training camp in West Virginia, three New York Giants starters sustained injuries. Defensive back Dru Phillips was confirmed to miss some time due to a knee sprain. Starting center John Michael Schmitz walked off the field and did not return, while Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Burns and running back Cam Skattebo also reported injuries. Schmitz's injury is under scrutiny as he has not performed up to expectations this offseason. Burns and Skattebo are expected to be okay according to coach John Harbaugh. The injuries come as the Giants work to strengthen their offensive line.
- •Dru Phillips out with a knee sprain.
- •John Michael Schmitz left practice with an unspecified injury.
- •Brian Burns and Cam Skattebo also sustained injuries but are likely to be fine.
- •Schmitz faces pressure to prove himself in a pivotal contract year.
- •The Giants are seeking to improve their offensive line amid injury concerns.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — 3 key New York Giants injured on Day 9 of training camp
"Three New York Giants starters were injured on Day 9 of the team's training camp.
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