New York Giants kicker Graham Gano aggravated a hamstring injury on the opening kickoff against the Washington Commanders in Week 2 and is doubtful he will return.
Gano’s absence leaves the Giants without a player who is primarily a kicker in the game, and kicking responsibilities will likely fall to punter Jamie Gillan.
Gano suffered the injury while trying to chase down Commanders returner Austin Ekeler, who scored on the play. However, the touchdown was negated by a holding penalty.
Gillan has attempted two field goals in his NFL career, one in 2020 and another last season. He is 1-for-2 all time, with one 40-yard attempt going through the uprights.
Gano was added to the Giants’ injured list on Saturday after the team decided not to elevate Jude McAtamney from the practice squad.
Giants kicker Graham Gano is doubtful to return for game against Commanders
For the Giants’ second kickoff of the day, Gillan successfully launched the ball into the back of the end zone for a touchback.
Gillan missed the extra point after New York scored its first touchdown of the game, leaving an opportunity for Washington to take advantage of.
Gillan may be remembered for being stuck in Europe after his visa to re-enter the country was not accepted following a game against the Green Bay Packers in 2022.
American diplomats had to intervene to make Gillan available to travel to New York’s game the following week against the Ravens.
Gillan went undrafted in 2019 after a career at Arkansas-Pine Bluff and spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns.
Gillan had his first punt of the day on the Giants’ second possession midway through the second quarter.
