NY Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates is still in a Northern Virginia hospital after sustaining a severe le injury in a game against the Washington Football Team last Thursday night. Gates has already undergone surgery to repair a compound fracture of his lower leg, and will need several additional procedures to accelerate his recovery and the rehabilitation process.
When asked if Gates’ career may be over as a result of the injury, Giants head coach Joe Judge said: "I'd be lying, from my perspective, if I said no. I know there's comparisons to other players, these things are all different. I know he's going to have the best medical care possible ... so we're confident he's going to be able to come back. My fear, for any guy who has something like this, is yes, it can be career-ending."
Gates started at center in Week 1 and left guard in Week 2, so the Giants will be starting their third different offensive line combo when they face the Falcons this weekend.
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