New York Giants tackle Matt Peart (74) participates in drills during training camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ, on Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021. Credit: Brad Penner
The Giants spent the offseason counting on five young offensive linemen to become the cornerstones of their team. It was the foundation of their blueprint to make this a successful season.
It hasn’t quite worked out that way.
As they head into Sunday’s game against the Panthers they will be without three of those projected starters due to injury. Shane Lemieux and Nick Gates are sidelined with season-ending injuries and Andrew Thomas will miss at least three games on injured reserve recovering from ankle and foot injuries, one on each of his legs.