Nick Gates, the New York Giants’ offensive lineman who suffered a horrendous leg injury last September that put his career in jeopardy, has made it all the way back.
On Wednesday, Gates was taken off the PUP list and added to the Giants’ active roster.
He’s back! Giants OL Nick Gates will be added to the active roster Wednesday, per source. His 21-day window on PUP expired today.
It’s the next step in an incredible comeback from gruesome leg injury. Gates needed 7 surgeries after fracturing his fibula + tibia Week 2 last year.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 26, 2022
Gates’ Giants career began as an undrafted free agent out of Nebraska in 2018. After spending his rookie season on injured reserve, Gates proved to be one of the more valuable Giants’ lineman due to his versatility. He played games at center, guard and tackle for Big Blue.
In 2018, Gates played in 16 games, starting three. The next year Goes was named the starting center and strutted all 16 games there.
Last season, Gates was shifted back to guard but saw his season end in Week 2 with the leg injury. His rehab and road back have been well documented.
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