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Giants welcome back John Michael Schmitz to practice after concussion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Giants welcome back John Michael Schmitz to practice after concussion

Summary

The New York Giants announced that center John Michael Schmitz has returned to practice after missing the preseason opener due to a concussion sustained on August 7. His recovery is promising for the season opener on September 13. Schmitz, who struggled last season and finished on injured reserve, is looking to improve in his contract year. Alongside Schmitz, backup center Lucas Patrick and cornerbacks Greg Newsome, Dru Phillips, and Paulson Adebo have also returned to team drills. The Giants, after their 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, will face the Miami Dolphins on Saturday.

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Status Watch

•John Michael Schmitz returned to practice after a concussion.
•He missed the preseason opener and aims to be ready for the season opener.
•Last season, Schmitz finished on injured reserve with a finger/hand injury.
•Lucas Patrick and other players also returned to drills.
•The Giants lost 13-10 to the Vikings in their last preseason game.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Get Back Key Offensive Lineman After Preseason Opener

What they're saying

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The New York Giants are getting back a key member of their offensive line. Center John Michael Schmitz returned to practice Monday after missing the preseason opener with a concussion. Schmitz sustained the concussion in practice on Aug. 7, leaving New York thin up front. Good news on the injury front: C John Michael Schmitz […] The post Giants Get Back Key Offensive Lineman After Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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