The New York Giants started Evan Neal in Week 10 for the first time in 2024. Neal returned from offseason ankle surgery and rehabilitation toward the end of training camp. Turbulence plagued Neal’s first two years, as injuries and poor play seemingly marred his confidence.
The Giants are more than two years removed from selecting Neal No. 7 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, and they were hesitant to give Neal a shot at starting. Andrew Thomas suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 6. Brian Daboll and the Giants gave Josh Ezeudu the initial opportunity and then signed Chris Hubbard off the 49ers’ practice squad to start two games.