Giants' Andrew Thomas Expected Ready Week 1 After Foot Injury

Andrew Thomas, the New York Giants' All-Pro left tackle, is expected to be ready for the season opener despite being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to a Lisfranc foot injury that ended his 2024 season prematurely. Thomas underwent surgery in October and has not participated in offseason programs but can return to practice and preseason games once deemed ready by the team. His absence at the start of training camp means practice reps are being shared between tackles Joshua Ezeudu and James Hudson, as the Giants evaluate their depth chart for the offensive line. The team is taking a cautious approach to Thomas' recovery, emphasizing the importance of his health for the offensive line's success this season. Thomas was a second-team All-Pro in 2022 and is a key player for the Giants, with expectations high for his return to top form. Meanwhile, other players like Cleveland's Mike Hall remain sidelined on the active/PUP list due to similar injury recoveries.