New York Giants news, 10/8 – How long will Giants lose Sterling Shepard for?

New York Giants, Sterling Shepard
Sep 22, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Good Morning, New York Giants Fans!

On Monday, the New York Giants announced that star wide receiver Sterling Shepard suffered another concussion, this time coming against the Minnesota Vikings.

Shepherd entered concussion protocol after reporting symptoms to the team Monday morning, and some have said that he will be out for an extended period.

After a deep ball on the left sideline by Daniel Jones, a defender fell on top of Shepard’s head on a diving play, and he was shaken up immediately after the collision. With his helmet twisted sideways and his body moving motionless, there were concerns that he might have suffered another head injury, but he bounced right back up and re-entered the game.

Team neurologists sent word to bring Shepard over to the sideline for an examination, but he was allowed to go back onto the field after passing initial screenings. Having suffered his second concussion in the last month, Sterling could be out for the next two weeks, at least.

His future health is the primary concern in this scenario, and ensuring he is fully healthy is the priority. Running back Wayne Gallman also exited  Sunday’s game with a head injury and was forced out.

With the Giants preparing to face off against the New England Patriots on Thursday night, the team is without several influential players and could also be without tight end Evan Engram, who picked up a knee injury.

The timetable for Shepard’s return has not been set yet, but he will surely miss Thursday’s game against the Patriots and could easily miss the following Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. I anticipate a two-week recovery time-table makes the most sense if his concussion symptoms are not excessive.

Nonetheless–

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