Giants starting left tackle Nate Solder has been ruled out with a concussion for the remainder of their contest against the Jets, according to the team. After falling behind 14-0 early, the team will look to complete a comeback without their leading blindside blocker.
Solder originally left the game in the middle of the second quarter. He limped off the field directly into the medical tent, according to Art Stapleton of USA Today. However, the team’s report removes the possibility of a serious, potentially season-ending, knee injury. With that said, the team will obviously be cautious with Solder’s return and he will not have to complete the league’s concussion protocol.
The Giants poached Solder from the Patriots in free-agency prior to last season. Since signing his massive four-year, $62MM contract Solder has been one of the few bright spots on a Giants offense that has been mired in struggles. His injury further depletes an offensive line that already is missing starting right tackle Mike Remmers with a back injury. Virginia alum Eric Smith, who has never started an NFL game, will replace Solder at left tackle.
Bright spots? That’s a little generous. He’ll prob be cut in the offseason. He’s been mediocre at best.
They owe him too much money to cut him…..
maybe a 5th or 6th at best, cant cut or it’s just like Odell and dead money I think
The Solder signing was dictated by the awful play of Flowers at the LT spot and at the time he was a huge upgrade. Since, he has been mediocre at best and positionally gets beaten by speed rushers on his side….of course it doesn’t help that there is no pocket for Jones to step up into, as the right side of the line is acting as a gate to any and all.