The New York Giants made NFL history by being the first team eliminated from the playoffs this season on Thanksgiving, and to make matters worse, star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence suffered a dislocated elbow in the team’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.
After the game, Lawrence was seen wearing a sling, and Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that it’s a “long-term” injury with just five games left in the season.
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New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Oct. 28. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Lawrence finishes the season with a career-high nine sacks, ranking sixth in the NFL.
In his first three seasons, Lawrence struggled, but under Daboll, he found success and has been named a second-team All-Pro for two consecutive seasons.
Last season, he finished ninth in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants runs onto the field prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Oct. 13. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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The Giants have been plagued by injuries all season, with multiple key players dealing with various injuries. The team’s record stands at 2-10, owning the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Dec 11, 2023. (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)
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Lawrence’s season may have ended early, but he looks forward to a fresh start in 2025, as the rest of the team likely does as well.
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