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John Michael Schmitz misses Giants practice with concussion concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

John Michael Schmitz misses Giants practice with concussion concerns

Summary

New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz did not participate in practice on Saturday due to an injury sustained during Friday's session. Reports indicate that Schmitz might be in concussion protocol after a collision, and he joined teammate Anquin Barnes, who also left early. Bryan Hudson took first-team center reps at practice, while the Giants signed veteran lineman Brenden Jaimes as a precaution amid the injuries. Schmitz has struggled with injuries and performance since being drafted in 2023 and faced criticism from Pro Football Focus for his inconsistent play. The Giants are scheduled to open their preseason against the Minnesota Vikings at home on August 15.

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Status Watch

•Schmitz likely dealing with concussion protocol after a collision.
•Bryan Hudson replaced Schmitz as the starting center in practice.
•Giants signed veteran Brenden Jaimes before the preseason.
•John Michael Schmitz has battled injuries since being drafted in 2023.
•Preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings is on August 15.

Latest Updates

10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Concerning Injury Update Emerges on Key Giants Lineman

What they're saying

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New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz did not practice Saturday after leaving Friday’s session with an apparent injury. “Didn’t spot C John Michael Schmitz or DL Anquin Barnes at practice,” Dan Duggan of The Athletic reported on X (formerly Twitter). “Both left early yesterday. Schmitz likely in the concussion protocol.” Didn’t spot C John […] The post Concerning Injury Update Emerges on Key Giants Lineman appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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