Giants’ Graham Gano tested positive for COVID-19
The New York Giants announced that they received a positive COVID-19 test today, and it turns out the player who tested positive was kicker Graham Gano, who will be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list later in the day, according to multiple reports.
The Giants revealed earlier on Tuesday that a player had tested positive for the virus and that “the player was immediately self-isolated, and the contact tracing process was initiated. Two close contacts, both staff members, were identified and were informed to remain home today. The Quest Diagnostics Training Center will be open to staff. We are working closely with the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer regarding next protocol steps.”
The Giants kicker is the second player on the team to test positive for the COVID-19 during the 2020 campaign. The G-Men just recently got back offensive lineman Will Hernandez after he tested positive for a few weeks ago.
Gano was signed this summer to replace Pro Bowl kicker Aldrick Rosas, who the Giants cut after he encountered some legal issues.
Gano has scored 79 points this season and has made 21 of his 22 field goal attempts, with a long of 55 yards. He has also converted all 16 PATs. Gano recently signed a three-year contract extension with Big Blue, also.
