When New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates broke his leg a year ago, then-head coach Joe Judge said he was worried it could be a career-ending injury.
But that wasn't in the cards for Gates.
On Wednesday, 13 months after sustaining a broken leg that could have ended his career, the 26-year-old Gates is back. According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, the Giants are set to activate Gates on Wednesday, several weeks after being removed from the PUP list.
Gates' injury last year was horrific. He broke his left fibula and tibia in the Giants' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders, which was so severe that his calf facing the wrong direction.