Giants rookie McKethan tears ACL, out for season

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants rookie offensive lineman Marcus McKethan is predicted to overlook the 2022 season with a torn ACL in his proper knee, the workforce confirmed Saturday. This was the concern after he was carted off the day prior to this throughout a scrimmage at MetLife Stadium.

McKethan was positioned on the reserve/injured checklist, ending his season.

McKethan, a fifth-round pick of North Carolina earlier this yr, was working at proper sort out with the second workforce on the time of the damage. He was primarily getting used as a guard this summer time however the Giants have been quick on linemen due to accidents and depth considerations.

The 6-7, 335-pound rookie was injured throughout Friday night time’s Fan Fest scrimmage. He crumbled to the bottom whereas attempting to anchor and rolled round in ache. Coach Brian Daboll confirmed afterwards it was a decrease leg damage.

The cart got here on the sector nearly instantly, and McKethan’s teammates all came to visit to want him properly. So did Daboll. McKethan limped onto the cart underneath his personal energy and had his proper leg propped as he exited the sector into the locker room.

The Giants’ depth at offensive line continues to get examined. Reserve proper sort out Matt Gono has recurring issues in his neck that can possible finish his taking part in profession, a supply instructed ESPN earlier within the week. The Giants signed offensive sort out Will Holden on Friday consequently.

McKethan was the 173rd general choose by the Giants this yr. He performed in 43 video games — 37 begins — at UNC. He was honorable point out All-ACC in every of his last two seasons. The Giants had been taking a look at McKethan as depth for the inside of their offensive line this season alongside his former Tar Heels teammate, Josh Ezeudu, who has additionally been taking part in as a second-team guard and sort out for the Giants this summer time.