New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur continues to be cautious with tight end Evan Engram’s hamstring injury.
Engram has been dealing with a hamstring issue this spring, which forced him to miss minicamp last week. Things apparently haven’t changed, as Engram was once again not practicing on Tuesday.
Giants head coach Pat Shurmur has made it clear that there is no serious issue and that the team is just taking the cautious approach with Engram’s hammy.
Shurmur and the Giants are hoping to have Engram ready for training camp. The 24-year-old has dealt with hamstring issues in the past, making it obvious why the Giants are going this route.
Despite the Giants wanting to take things slow with Engram, the young tight end has stated that he is fine and there is nothing to worry about.
“I’m good. I’m just being smart,” Engram said during Landon Collins’ Charity Game. “I don’t really need anything crazy right now. I’m still just trying to be healthy for the summer and be ready for (training) camp.”
When asked if it was his decision to sit out, Engram didn’t mince words.
“Not my choice,” Engram said. “One hundred percent.”
Now entering his third season, Engram stands to be a huge part of the Giants’ passing attack. After lighting the world on fire in his rookie season, Engram was plagued by injury and a slow start in 2018, but finished the season strong.
Over the course of his first two years in the league, Engram has missed six games, five of which came last season. The Giants are taking the smart approach here because the most important thing is having a healthy Engram for Week 1 and beyond.
