Giants' John Michael Schmitz: Left Off Injury Report

Schmitz returns to practice in full after battling back injury

The New York Giants received some good news on the injury front on Wednesday, as center John Michael Schmitz was removed from the injury report and returned to practice in full. Schmitz had been dealing with a back injury that kept him out of the Giants' Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Schmitz's return to practice is a significant development for the Giants, as he is one of the team's most important players on the offensive line. The 23-year-old started all 16 games at center for the Giants in 2022 and was a key part of an offensive line that helped running back Saquon Barkley rush for over 1,000 yards.

Schmitz's return is a boost for the Giants' playoff hopes

The Giants are currently 9-7 and in the thick of the NFC playoff race. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Giants need to win both games and get some help from other teams in order to make the playoffs.

Schmitz's return gives the Giants a better chance of winning their final two games and making the playoffs. The Giants' offensive line has been one of the team's strengths all season, and Schmitz's return will only make it stronger.

The Giants will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 before traveling to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 19. The Giants need to win both games and hope that the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 in order to make the playoffs.