Evan Neal - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Working in depth role Neal (neck) was working on the third-team offense Thursday, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Impact Neal didn't participate in a regular-season game for the Giants last year, both due to his performance and various injuries. Nevertheless, Neal re-signed with the Giants in March. The 2022 first-round pick is expected to serve in a rotational role in 2026.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Draft: The Last 10 Times a Team Had 2 Top-10 Picks

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APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Bengals get star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from Giants for 10th pick and extend him

The Cincinnati Bengals acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th pick in next week’s NFL draft

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Polarizing 49ers' first-round target is drawing comparisons to infamous draft bust The San Francisco 49ers better be on high alert with Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor, as he is more similar to Evan Neal than we might think.

APRIL 14 • NINERNOISE.COM

Polarizing draft prospect is starting to draw dreaded Giants bust comparisons New York Giants fans still have scars from drafting Evan Neal in the 2022 NFL Draft, which is why they know better than to fall into the Kad...

APRIL 9 • GMENHQ.COM

Evan Neal is already validating John Harbaugh's surprising gamble The New York Giants took a gamble bringing Evan Neal back, and early signs are starting to make that decision look a lot more interesting.

APRIL 2 • GMENHQ.COM

Some people ask why; John Harbaugh asks 'why not?' Why did the Giants re-sign Evan Neal and Joshua Ezeudu? John Harbaugh asked a different question: Why not?

MARCH 31 • GIANTS.COM

Aaron Stinnie returns to Giants as another piece to offensive line The New York Giants have re-signed Aaron Stinnie, who joins Jermaine Eluemunor and Evan Neal as pending free agents who returned to the offe...

MARCH 13 • GIANTS.COM

Evan Neal has John Harbaugh to thank for second chance with Giants There weren't many surprises for the start of free agency for the New York Giants. They landed the expected free agents such as tight end Is...

MARCH 12 • GMENHQ.COM

Giants just pulled the wildest move of the offseason by keeping Evan Neal The New York Giants pull off one of the most shocking moves of the offseason by bringing Evan Neal back.

MARCH 11 • GMENHQ.COM

Re-signs with Giants Neal (neck) and the Giants agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Neal did not appear in a regular-season game for the Giants in 2025. He landed on injured reserve in mid-November due to a hamstring injury but suffered back and neck injuries while attempting to return from IR. Neal has appeared in only 29 regular-season games (27 starts) since being selected by the Giants with the No. 7 pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He'll likely operate in a rotational role for the Giants in 2026.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Micah McFadden returns to the Giants, healthy and ready to play for John Harbaugh

Micah McFadden is back with the New York Giants after signing for next season on a contract worth up to $5.75 million

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Won't play against Dallas Neal (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Neal was held out of practice all week due to a neck injury, and the fourth-year offensive lineman will end the year on injured reserve. He did not appear in a regular-season game prior to being placed on IR in mid-November, and the 2022 first-rounder will focus on being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

How trio of major Giants draft busts could gets needed fresh starts with change of scenery The Post asked NFL sources for evaluations of Deonte Banks, Jalin Hyatt and the pending free agent Evan Neal.

JANUARY 3 • NYPOST.COM

DNP on Wednesday Neal (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Neal remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened 14 days ago. He was a full participant in practice his first day on the practice field, so it appears he's since suffered a setback or the Giants could be opting to simply shut him down for the remainder of a lost season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 17 Neal (neck), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Neal was a full participant upon having his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17, but he downgraded to DNP status the following day and hasn't taken any on-field reps since. The 2022 first-round pick's final chance to take the field with the Giants this season will come Week 18 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 4.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return for Week 16 Neal (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick from Alabama downgraded from full practice Wednesday to DNPs on Thursday and Friday, suggesting his injury worsened throughout the week. While Neal remains sidelined Sunday, Greg Van Roten is expected to start at right guard.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to DNP Neal (back) will not practice Thursday due to soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Neal had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was a full participant Wednesday, but he now appears to be battling a setback. It's worth noting that prior to being placed on IR mid-November, Neal did not play a single offensive snap with for the Giants this season. With New York's O-line mostly in a healthy state, Neal likely wouldn't play Sunday against the Giants even if he proves he's in 100 percent form.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Neal (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Neal has been unavailable for the Giants' last four games due to a hamstring injury, but it now looks like he could suit up for game action again as soon as Sunday. He'll still need to be officially activated from the injured reserve list before that's a possibility, though.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Neal practices with the Giants. He's still not sure he'll play for them again

Offensive lineman Evan Neal practiced with the New York Giants on Wednesday for the first time in a month and could be activated off injured reserve before the end of the season

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

OL Evan Neal on being designated for return from IR Offensive lineman Evan Neal speaks to the media Wednesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Gets green light to practice The Giants designated Neal (hamstring) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Neal was placed on the Giants' injured reserve list with a hamstring injury ahead of their Week 11 contest versus the Packers, and after missing the team's last four games, he now appears to be on track to return to action soon. However, with the club mostly healthy on the offensive line, Neal wouldn't figure to play in Week 16 even if he became available again.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' latest roster move all but ends first-round draft bust's time in NY A roster decision by the New York Giants offers a clear sign of where things now stand for Evan Neal and what it means for the team moving f...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Giants Injury Round Up: What Happened to Paulson Adebo, Evan Neal? Interim head coach Mike Kafka provided a little bit of insight into some of the Giants' injured players' statuses.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • SI.COM

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Evan Neal practices with the Giants. He's still not sure he'll play for them again