The New York Giants will be without their star left tackle, Andrew Thomas, for the remainder of the season. Ian Rapoport from NFL Network reports that Thomas underwent surgery for a Lisfranc injury—an issue involving the joints and ligaments in the midfoot—on Wednesday morning. Thomas suffered the injury during the third quarter of the Giants’ loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. Remarkably, he managed to finish the game, but he did so while limping progressively worse as time passed.
This season, Thomas has been one of the few bright spots for the Giants and a key factor in the significant improvement of the offensive line compared to last year. He signed a five-year contract extension worth $117 million last summer, making this the second consecutive season in which he will miss substantial playing time.
Below are some additional top stories from the NFL following Week 6.
Davante Adams traded to Jets
After weeks of speculation, Davante Adams has been traded to the New York Jets, reuniting him with his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Jets are reportedly sending a conditional third-round draft pick that could upgrade to a second-round pick depending on performance.
This trade occurred less than 12 hours after the Jets suffered an ugly 23-20 defeat to the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football.” This matchup marked the team’s first game following the dismissal of head coach Robert Saleh. Even with new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and offensive coordinator Todd Downing at the helm, the Jets struggled with costly errors.
Russell Wilson reportedly set to get first-team reps
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear poised to make a quarterback change. Veteran Russell Wilson, who joined the Steelers in March, is now healthy enough to begin taking first-team reps and is expected to do so this week. This sets the stage for his debut with the Steelers this weekend against the New York Jets.
Aidan Hutchinson expected to miss the rest of the season
The Lions’ standout pass rusher, currently leading the NFL with 6.5 sacks, was carted off the field in Dallas on Sunday due to a confirmed broken tibia. He underwent surgery in Dallas and is anticipated to miss the remainder of the 2024 season, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Last season, Hutchinson tallied 11.5 sacks and earned a spot in the Pro Bowl for the first time.
Is the heat turning up on Mike McCarthy
in Dallas?
When examining the Dallas Cowboys’ road performance this season, you’ll see a 3-0 record. While there are areas needing improvement, the team has managed to secure a few narrow victories, including a win against the 4-2 Steelers in Pittsburgh. However, at home, the Cowboys have struggled to find their footing, and apart from two quarters, they have been thoroughly dominated on their own field. This season, the Cowboys have allowed a staggering 119 points — averaging 39.7 points per game — in just three home appearances.
In the wake of the most significant home defeat during Jerry Jones’ tenure — which coincidentally occurred on his 82nd birthday — Jones stated that he is not contemplating a coaching change, even as doubts surrounding Mike McCarthy persist. The Cowboys will have a break in Week 7 and will follow up with two consecutive away games.
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Raiders trade All-Pro WR Davante Adams to Jets, ending months of trade speculation
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Davante Adams is set to join the Jets, marking a reunion with his former quarterback. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
The New York Jets have made a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams, as reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Jets are reportedly giving up a conditional third-round pick that has the potential to turn into a second-round pick based on performance metrics.
This trade was finalized just hours after the Jets suffered a disappointing 23-20 defeat against the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football.” This match marked their first game following the dismissal of head coach Robert Saleh, and despite the new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and the recent appointment of offensive play-caller Todd Downing, the Jets were unable to avoid critical errors.
Upon his arrival in New Jersey, Adams will be greeted by a familiar face: Aaron Rodgers. The two previously played together on the Green Bay Packers. Given the Jets’ ongoing struggles on offense, there’s hope that this reunion will bring out the best in both players and facilitate the success that the team believes is on the horizon.
This trade concludes Adams’ over two-season stint in Las Vegas.
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