The New York Giants acknowledge they need a center despite the presence of Spencer Pulley, but they’re also not giving up on free agent Jon Halapio, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
“Halapio is coming back, hopefully he’ll be ready to go and recovered from the Achilles by June. We’re just going to keep working at it,” general manager Dave Gettleman said during a conference call last week.
Halapio, who has suffered devastating injuries in back-to-back seasons, may be a few months away, but he’s coming along nicely.
In a series of videos shared on Halapio’s social media accounts, the veteran offensive lineman is showing some impressive progress and a relentless determination.
Given his injury and recovery coupled with coronavirus restrictions, it’s unlikely that Halapio ends up signing with another team prior to June. Accordingly, the Giants can be patient with him and then re-evaluate things at a later date.
Gettleman has a high opinion of the 28-year-old, so don’t be surprised if Halapio ends up back in New York in some capacity.
