The 2024 season for New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas came to an end on Wednesday after he underwent surgery for a Lisfranc fracture suffered in a Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Thomas met with noted foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson on Tuesday at which point the surgery was recommended.
#Giants star LT Andrew Thomas, one of the NFL’s best, had successful surgery this morning to repair a Liafranc injury in his foot, sources say.
He is expected to be out for the season. pic.twitter.com/jI9PNP7jWd
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2024
The loss of Thomas is a significant one for the Giants as he’s widely believed to be their most indispensable player.
Not only is Thomas one of the NFL’s best left tackles, he now leaves a void along the Giants’ offensive line that will likely cause a weakening in two areas. Early expectations are that Jermaine Eluemunor will shift to the left side, paving the way for the return of embattled right tackle Evan Neal.
If the Giants opt to pass on a Neal return, Joshua Ezeudu could take over as the start at left tackle.
Neither option is ideal.
Since signing a five-year, $117.5 million contract extension with $67 million guaranteed in 2023, Thomas has appeared in 16 of a possible 23 games. By the end of the season, it will be 16 of a possible 34 games. He had missed just five total games prior to that.
