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Giants could be without Andrew Thomas as offensive line concern grows

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Kussoy, H. (2026, September 25). Giants could be without Andrew Thomas as offensive line concern grows. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/sports/giants-could-be-without-andrew-thomas-as-offensive-line-concern-grows/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-25 · by Howie Kussoy

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Andrew Thomas, the starting left tackle for the New York Giants, did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a groin injury sustained during Monday’s loss to the Rams. If Thomas cannot play against the Titans in Week 3, Marcus Mbow would likely take over at left tackle. Mbow, who started three games last season as a rookie, emphasized his readiness and preparation for any opportunity that arises. Additionally, linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) missed practice again, while several other players remained limited participants due to injuries.
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The New York Giants may face significant lineup changes for their upcoming game against the Titans due to injuries. Left tackle Andrew Thomas, who was drafted fourth overall in 2021, left Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams with a groin injury and did not participate in Thursday's practice. If Thomas cannot play, backup Marcus Mbow would be called upon to protect quarterback Jameis Winston. Mbow, a fifth-round pick in 2023, played 324 snaps last season including three starts. Additionally, several other players are dealing with injuries: linebacker Brian Burns (ankle), cornerback Deonte Banks (calf), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (toe), and safety Tyler Nubin (calf) were all limited participants in practice.

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“Article A reports on inactive players for an upcoming game, while Article B discusses potential injuries and replacements for future games involving Andrew Thomas.”
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“The articles describe different stages of Andrew Thomas's injury situation: one during the game and the other concerning his recovery status days later.”
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“The articles describe different injuries and players: Andrew Thomas's groin injury and Marcus Mbow filling in for him versus Brian Burns potentially tearing his ACL.”
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Linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) missed practice for a second straight day, while cornerback Deonte Banks (calf), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (toe) and safety Tyler Nubin (calf) remained limited participants.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-25
🔮 The Giants might have another massive hole to fill Sunday.
2026-09-25 · New York Post
Giants could be without Andrew Thomas as offensive line concern grows · assertive framing

Claims (25 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Giants might have another massive hole to fill Sunday. uncertain
Giants → have → hole
Access the Giants like never before Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. asserted
Access → access → subscribers
tRY IT NOWLeft tackle Andrew Thomas did not participate in Thursday’s practice after exiting Monday’s loss to the Rams with a groin injury. asserted
Thomas → try → injury
The former No. 4 overall pick had taken the field for the walk-through portion of Wednesday’s practice with the starting offensive line. asserted
pick → take → line
If Thomas is unable to play in Week 3 against the Titans, Marcus Mbow would be called on to help protect Jameis Winston. asserted
Mbow → play → Winston
“I’m just staying ready,” Mbow said. asserted
Mbow → stay → ?
Mbow, a 2025 fifth-round pick, played 324 snaps during his rookie season, making three starts. asserted
Mbow → play → starts
“It helps significantly getting those reps,” Mbow said. asserted
Mbow → help → reps
You’re just trying to put yourself out there by watching, getting as many mental reps as you can. asserted
you → try → reps
I’m just trying to make the most of all my opportunities when they come.” asserted
they → try → opportunities
Linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) missed practice for a second straight day, while cornerback Deonte Banks (calf), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (toe) and safety Tyler Nubin (calf) remained limited participants. asserted
Banks → miss → day
The loss of Jaxson Dart doesn’t mean the Giants are giving up on the season. asserted
Giants → mean → season
They expect the same of the fans who come to MetLife Stadium on Sunday. asserted
who → expect → Sunday
“The crowd’s gotta be lit, just like it was the first week,” Cam Skattebo said after Thursday’s practice. asserted
Skattebo → get → practice
“I think the entire city of New York still knows we have a really good shot at this. … asserted
we → think → this
We’re not gonna take a step down. asserted
We → go → step
We’re gonna continue to push and continue to work. asserted
We → go → ?
We have our fanbase with us. asserted
We → have → us
If they’re giving everything they’ve got for us, I promise you they’re gonna get everything from us.” asserted
they → give → us
Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson missed last Friday’s practice due to the death of his father and “hero” that morning. asserted
Wilson → miss → father
Wilson, who is in his first season with the Giants, left for Los Angeles the next day to coach in Monday’s loss to the Rams. asserted
who → leave → Rams
“My heart was heavy, but I am thankful for this organization, the coaches and especially the players and my family and friends who have been helping me deal with my loss of my dad,” Wilson said Thursday. asserted
Wilson → help → dad
“If you go through an ordeal like that, it is tough, but it’s a part of our job. asserted
it → go → job
It’s a part of what we do. asserted
we → ’ → what
And if I’m there, if I’m on the field, I have to give my best.” asserted
I → ’m → best
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