ARLINGTON, Texas — The avalanche snowballing down on the Giants even knocked out their largest and finest participant.
Two-time Professional Bowler Dexter Lawrence’s left arm was in a sling within the postgame locker room Thursday whereas he described dislocating his elbow within the third quarter of a 27-20 loss to the Cowboys.
The 340-pound defensive sort out stated that he plans to return when he can handle the ache, however the Giants (2-10) solely have 5 video games remaining in a lifeless season and can be smart to weigh the short-term advantages in opposition to the long-term dangers.
“I overextended, and Bobby [Okereke] came crashing down and it popped out of place,” Lawrence stated. “I looked at him and said, ‘You just popped my elbow out of place.’ And then I thought, ‘I wonder if this is what shock feels like.’”
Lawrence entertained the concept that his season could possibly be over, pending an upcoming MRI examination. He stated that an X-ray confirmed nothing damaged.
“I’ll be hurt,” Lawrence stated when requested how he’d react to a season-ending prognosis. “Because I love going out there and fighting with my guys each and every week. That’s what brings me joy, and I hate not being able to be out there.”
By the top of their seventh consecutive loss, the Giants have been down to 2 wholesome defensive tackles — Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman — as a result of D.J. Davidson (shoulder) and Rakeem Nunez-Roches (stinger) additionally left the sport.
With or with out Nunez-Roches and Davidson, Lawrence is irreplaceable.
“Riley and Chatman earned a lot of respect. That was a lot [to ask],” Okereke stated. “Dex is our leader. When he’s healthy and back on the field, we’re a much better team, so I’m excited for him to get healthy soon.”
Lawrence led the NFL with 9 sacks after seven video games, although he has gone 5 straight with out one to fall off the tempo. He additionally attracts double- and triple-teams on each snap.
Even with Lawrence clogging the center, the Giants entered Week 13 with the NFL’s worst-ranked speeding protection (5.1 yards allowed per carry).
“Big loss for us,” edge rusher Brian Burns stated. “More importantly, I’m worried about his well-being.”
Lawrence stated that he showered with “no arms” as a result of he had one arm supporting the opposite.
“I’m breathing, I’m smiling. As far as the game, I’ll be back,” Lawrence stated. “Don’t really know a timeline right now, but I fight through a lot so no telling. My journey now is to be able to recover and come back.”
