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5 things to know about new Giants running back Ryquell Armstead

Now that he is a member of the New York Giants, let’s get to know running back Ryquell Armstead.

COVID-19 cost him the 2020 season

Armstead did not opt out of the 2020 season. He opted in, and COVID-19 took the season away from him. Armstead was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list twice, Aug. 2 and Sept. 4 of last season. He was reportedly hospitalized twice with respiratory issues, and never played.

Entering the season, Armstead was thought to be a candidate to become Jacksonville’s lead back. Instead, he lost the season, lost his roster spot, and is now a Giant.