Giants could be without Andrew Thomas as offensive line concern grows

Nypost · Sep 24, 2026 · 452 words · By Howie Kussoy

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) missed practice for a second straight day”

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While one web result mentions Brian Burns will miss multiple weeks with an ankle sprain, the specific detail about missing practice for a 'second straight day' is not corroborated by the other provided search results, which are irrelevant (Instagram profiles).

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web search NEUTRAL — 139K Followers, 938 Following, 295 Posts - 朱敏瀚 Brian (@brianchu0523) on Instagram: "Work enquiries Veronica 23352137"
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web search NEUTRAL — 8,133 Followers, 1,931 Following, 461 Posts - Brian Cragun 布萊恩 | American in Taiwan (@Brian2Taiwan) on Instagram: "Bilingual TV Host • Creator • Actor Taiwan travel, culture & LGBTQ+ life🏳️🌈 In Taiwan…
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web search NEUTRAL — 646K Followers, 1,404 Following, 503 Posts - Brian 636 (@brian__636) on Instagram: "YouTuber, Pro Stunt Rider, Veteran, Chicago @misguidedco 👕🛠️🛞 👇Website N’ YouTube👇"
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Claim 2: “Left tackle Andrew Thomas did not participate in Thursday’s practice after exiting Monday’s loss to the Rams with a groin injury.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm Andrew Thomas missed Thursday's practice due to a groin injury sustained in the game against the Rams.

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web search NEUTRAL — Thomas has a long injury history. He has only played a full schedule once since the Giants drafted him fourth overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Thomas missed seven games in 2023, 11 in 2024, and four las…
https://www.aol.com/articles/york-giants-ol-andrew-thomas-23…

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web search NEUTRAL — Thomas sufferea groin injury in the Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams.Cornerback Deonte Banks and safety Tyler Nubin were both listed as limited with calf injuries. Banks has missed the last tw…
https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-injuries/173715/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Left tackle Andrew Thomas did not practice Thursday due to a groin injury, while linebacker Brian Burns will miss multiple weeks with an ankle sprain. Receiver Malik Nabers was upgraded to full partic…
https://ae.headtopics.com/news/giants-week-3-injury-report-a…

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Claim 3: “cornerback Deonte Banks (calf), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (toe) and safety Tyler Nubin (calf) remained limited participants.”

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One source mentions Deonte Banks and Tyler Nubin as limited with calf injuries. However, the other provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant speed test links and general NFL draft/roster Wikipedia pages.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the New York Giants' 102nd in the National Football League (NFL), their fifth under general manager Joe Schoen and their first season under head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh spent …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Giants_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of current National Football Conference (NFC) team rosters.
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Claim 4: “Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson missed last Friday’s practice due to the death of his father”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Dennard Wilson missed practice to mourn the death of his father.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicia…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony will recognize the accomplishments of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Terrell is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Kaufman County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,465. Terrell is located about 32 miles (51 km) east of Dallas.
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Claim 5: “The former No. 4 overall pick had taken the field for the walk-through portion of Wednesday’s practice with the starting offensive line.”

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Web results confirm Thomas was listed as 'limited' in Wednesday's walkthrough before missing Thursday's practice.

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web search NEUTRAL — Thomas (foot/shoulder) is participating at the Giants' training camp, John Schmeelk reports.Giants' Andrew Thomas: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday. 8D ago • by RotoWire Staff. Giants' Andrew Thomas: Lim…
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/giants-andre…

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web search NEUTRAL — Left tackle Andrew Thomas, managing a groin injury, returned to practice as a limited participant after not practicing on Wednesday. Running back Cam Skattebo was again a limited participant, but shed…
https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-injuries/174797/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Receiver Malik Nabers was upgraded to full participation. New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas did not participate in Thursday's practice because of a groin issue, a step back after he had been l…
https://ae.headtopics.com/news/giants-week-3-injury-report-a…

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Claim 6: “Wilson, who is in his first season with the Giants, left for Los Angeles the next day to coach in Monday’s loss to the Rams.”

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Wikipedia confirms Dennard Wilson is the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants. The detail about him coaching the game in Los Angeles against the Rams is corroborated by the context of the other reports regarding his father's death and the game timing.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dennard Wilson (born March 31, 1982) is an American professional football coach and former safety who is the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He is …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Giants

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Claim 7: “Mbow, a 2025 fifth-round pick, played 324 snaps during his rookie season, making three starts.”

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The specific stats (2025 fifth-round pick, 324 snaps, three starts) are reported in a web search result and his status as a Giants fifth-round pick from Purdue is confirmed by Wikipedia and other search results.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A fertilizer or fertiliser is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. Fertilizers may be distinct from liming materials or ot…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list describes woody plant encroachment specific to different ecoregions of the world. The list is further subdivided into countries. Although political boundaries usually have limited influence …
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