The New York Giants are already a little thin along their defensive line with A’Shawn Robinson (knee) and D.J. Davidson (knee) on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, Rakeem Nunez-Roches dealing with a concussion and Vernon Butler on the reserve/injured list. Needless to say, they can’t really afford any additional injuries.
That’s why the entire team held its breath on Thursday when Ryder Anderson went down with what appeared to be a significant injury.
Just days after center J.C. Hassenauer landed on injured reserve due to a torn triceps, Anderson looked to be headed in that same direction. However, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that Anderson avoided that same fate and will not miss the season.
Although Anderson did injury his triceps, which the team was already managing, he is not expected to be out long-term.
Giants DL Ryder Anderson did hurt his triceps today, but thankfully it sounds like he avoided the worst-case scenario, I'm told.
So I'd expect him to miss some time, but not long-term
The triceps was something Anderson/Giants had been managing that he aggravated https://t.co/NUS7yHDmOQ
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 3, 2023
The Giants signed Anderson as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Indiana last May. He spent his first NFL season on both their practice squad and active roster, appearing in seven total games.
Although Anderson took just 152 defensive snaps (26 on special teams), he was able to record eight tackles (two for a loss), two QB hits and 2.0 sacks.
Anderson, who has become a favorite of his teammates, is currently battling for a roster spot in training camp.
