JOHN MICHAEL SCHMITZ JR. #61 - CENTER - NEW YORK GIANTS
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4 2026 draft prospects who can end Giants' John Michael Schmitz nightmare The New York Giants may already be eyeing April as one roster issue refuses to go away just four weeks into the 2025 NFL season.
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM
OL Greg Van Roten on development of John Michael Schmitz, Evan Neal Offensive Lineman Greg Van Roten speaks to the media Tuesday at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
AUGUST 5, 2025 • GIANTS.COM
Healthy for OTAs Schmitz (ankle) has been participating in Giants' OTAs this week, John Schmeelk of the team's official website reports.
Impact After starting the first 15 games of the regular season in 2024, Schmitz missed Weeks 17 and 18 with the ankle injury. He's expected to again start at center for the Giants this upcoming season.
MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Schmitz (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz has yet to return to practice since aggravating his ankle injury in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Falcons and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Greg Van Roten to serve as the Giants' starting center again in Week 18.
JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Week 17 Schmitz (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Impact The Minnesota product was held out of practice throughout the week after aggravating his ankle injury in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Falcons, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Schmitz missing the Week 17 contest, Greg Van Roten is expected to step in and serve as the Giants' starting center.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Working through ankle injury Head coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Schmitz aggravated an ankle injury during the Giants' 34-7 loss to the Falcons on Sunday, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz registered an LP/LP/FP practice log heading into Week 15 due to an ankle injury. He played in all 59 offensive snaps Sunday, but he appears to have come out of the loss worse for wear. His practice participation over the coming week should provide a sense on his chances of playing in Week 17 against the Colts on Sunday, Dec. 29.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
All clear for Week 15 Schmitz (neck) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz left last Sunday's matchup against New Orleans with a neck injury and was limited in all three practices this week. However, he appears to have the green light to play against Baltimore on Sunday. That will likely result in Jake Kubas returning to a rotational role.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game due to neck injury Schmitz (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz injured his neck late in the fourth quarter. Greg Van Roten has shifted over to center with Jake Kubas taking over at right guard.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Giants' John Michael Schmitz impressing with 'urgency' to develop after rough rookie season He remains far from the finished product the Giants need him to be, but the signs are there that John Michael Schmitz is taking a second-yea...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • NYPOST.COM
Left off injury report Schmitz (ankle) was left off the Giants' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Vikings.
Impact Schmitz sustained an ankle injury during the Giants' preseason finale against the Jets, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for New York's regular-season opener. Expect the second-year offensive lineman to start at center for the Giants in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Giants Linemen Schmitz, Neal Confirm Health Giants Offensive Linemen John Michael Schmitz, Evan Neal Confirm Health -- New York Tracker.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Should be fine for Week 1 Schmitz, who left Saturday's preseason game against the Jets with an ankle injury, told reporters that he has no concern of not being available for Week 1 against the Vikings, Pat...
Impact Schmitz got rolled up on during a fourth-and-short play in the first quarter. He doesn't appear worried about the injury keeping him out long term, but he will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Schmitz started in all 13 regular-season games he appeared in last season, and he will resume his starting role at center for 2024.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out with ankle injury Schmitz will not return to Saturday's preseason game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz sustained the injury on an unsuccessful fourth-and-short play, though he indicated to the trainer that he was fine while walking to the sidelines, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Schmitz is projected to be the starting center for the Giants in 2024, and while he won't return Saturday, it appears the 2023 second-round pick has avoided serious injury.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Schmitz (shoulder) participated in practice Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz had been sitting out since Monday due to a shoulder injury. He's expected to be eased back into practice, but assuming he doesn't experience any setbacks, Schmitz should be ready to line up as New York's starting center when the regular season kicks off.
AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't practice Monday Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters that Schmitz (shoulder) won't practice Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Impact The severity of Schmitz's shoulder injury is currently unknown, but it forced him to miss Monday's practice. Once the second-year offensive lineman returns to full health, he's expected to remain the Giants' top center in 2024.
JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
PFF Selects John Michael Schmitz as Giants' Breakout Candidate for 2024 The Giants' second year center had an up-and-down rookie campaign.
MAY 22, 2024 • SI.COM
John Michael Schmitz Gives Back to Youth Program That Helped Shape His NFL Dreams John Michael Schmitz continued his support of the youth program that helped launch his NFL dreams.
FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
John Michael Schmitz Gives Back to Youth Program That Helped Shape His NFL Dreams John Michael Schmitz continued his support of the youth program that helped launch his NFL dreams.
FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Good to go Sunday Schmitz (shoulder) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Schmitz had missed New York's last two games and was questionable heading into Sunday's contest, but it now seems as if he'll be able to play through his shoulder issue. The 24-year-old should start at center for the Giants.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Week 7 Schmitz (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Schmitz will continue to miss time due to a shoulder injury he suffered during the team's Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. In his stead, Ben Bredeson will likely have to draw the start at center versus Washington.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
C John Michael Schmitz Jr: 'Continue to have the growth mindset' Center John Michael Schmitz Jr addresses the media after Tuesday's walkthrough.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • GIANTS.COM
Giants' rookie center has a season filled with 'werewolves' ahead of him John Michael Schmitz has prepared for this season by going against Giants' Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NJ.COM
Joe Schoen on Giants' three likely rookie starters: 'They earned the opportunity' For John Michael Schmitz, Tre Hawkins and Deonte Banks, training camp has revolved around introductions. Around initial reputations.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Jason Pinnock shows off ballhawking skills in Giants' preseason opener

Here are the takeaways from Friday's game against the Lions, in which a majority of Giants' starters remained on the sidelines.
AUGUST 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Jason Pinnock shows off ballhawking skills in Giants' preseason opener
John Michael Schmitz Taking Things Day by Day Despite getting consecutive days at center with the first-team offense, the Giants rookie says his focus is on the now.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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