Justin Pugh, offensive lineman for the New York Giants, had his first full padded practice since signing to the practice squad last week. Pugh expressed his goal of proving himself to deserve a contract and his desire to leave the team in a better state than he found it. He acknowledged that as a 33-year-old coming off an ACL injury, he may face challenges but emphasized the importance of getting back up and making the next play. Pugh also commented on the unique experience of being back in the New York market, noting the increased presence of reporters. Following his practice, Pugh mentioned that he will assess how he feels over the next few days to determine his readiness to play. This practice marked exactly 364 days since Pugh tore his ACL last year. He took reps with the scout team offensive line and expressed that his knee feels great, but he will wait to see how he feels tomorrow before making a decision about playing.
Today was the first practice in full pads for #NYGiants OL Justin Pugh since he tore his ACL last Oct. 16 in a game as a member of the Cardinals against the Seahawks. If Pugh plays Sunday night, it's exactly 364 days from the date of his injury. His team reps Wednesday were… https://t.co/yko157MDPv
Today was Justin Pugh's first practice in full pads. He took reps with the scout team O-line today. He said his knee feels great, but he said it will be important to gauge how he feels tomorrow. "If I can play, obviously I would love to do that. That's up to coach, the training… https://t.co/PpSyozgeIj
Justin Pugh had his first full padded practice today with the #Giants after signing to the practice squad last week, “I’m trying out to prove I deserve a contract”
OL Justin Pugh remarks on the unique element of being back in NY market with the #Giants: “I’ve seen more reporters in one day than I’ve seen in my entire time in Arizona!” https://t.co/qzkx9yoBCW
#Giants OL Justin Pugh: “my whole goal is to leave this place better than I found it.” Points out how his mentality can help this OLine group, “I’m 33 coming off an ACL, I’m gonna get beat… what I’ve learned is you gotta get back up and make the next play” https://t.co/qZZWH7gMjk
OL Justin Pugh went through a full padded practice Wednesday for the first time in over a year. Said he’ll see how he feels next few days to determine how close he is to being able to play. #giants