Playing special teams is usually a stepping stone for young NFL players, a way to get on the field until they break into the offensive or defensive rotations.
For Nate Ebner, it's been a way of life as a professional. Eight years with the New England Patriots and now a new start with the New York Giants that is somewhat on a hold because of the coronavirus pandemic.
After asking everyone on a conference call on Tuesday how they were doing. the 31-year-old Ebner was asked about his health.
"Just trying to stay healthy, trying to stay clean," he said.