The New York Giants’ free agency signing of veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph could be in jeopardy, reports Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.
Following a physical, the Giants discovered that Rudolph’s foot continues to have an issue that may require surgery.
There’s a snag in the #Giants’ addition of TE Kyle Rudolph. Sources say the team’s medical staff is concerned with Rudolph’s foot after his physical and believes he’ll need surgery. The sides are discussing how to proceed. The two-year deal was agreed to but not yet signed.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 23, 2021
Garafolo later tweeted out an update, stating the two sides were in touch and attempting to salvage the deal by creating a ‘medical plan’ in which Rudolph would have the surgery and then rehab.
Kyle Rudolph is still in town and meeting with the #Giants tonight. The team and his camp are talking about a medical plan. Everything could be ironed out. The deal isn’t dead at this point. Just some extended discussions about the medicals right now. https://t.co/EZZxvF5clU
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 23, 2021
Because a deal between the Giants and Kyle Rudolph has not yet been signed, it’s entirely possible the team just walks away from the table if they deem things too risky. However, if they believe there is a path back to health for Rudolph, they may instead opt to adjust the agreed upon numbers.
Meanwhile, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk states that Rudolph is expected to officially sign with the Giants on Wednesday morning.
Garafolo reported that the team’s medical staff has concerns that Rudolph will need foot surgery, and that the two sides are discussing how to proceed. However they proceed, they’ll be proceeding with Rudolph as a Giant, we’re told.
Either way, Wednesday is going to be another busy day for the Giants.
