Overview
- Friday’s padded practice in White Sulphur Springs saw starting center John Michael Schmitz leave after being “got his bell rung,” and backup Lucas Patrick step in while clearly hobbled.
- The Giants signed a veteran backup center and waived injured cornerback Jarrick Bernard‑Converse to maintain full units for on‑field work.
- The offense displayed a strong passing rhythm late in practice, capped by a goal‑line touchdown after players lobbied coach John Harbaugh for one more play.
- Coaches got encouraging signs from the defense, which repeatedly shut down run attempts during the high‑tempo, live‑pad sessions.
- Harbaugh’s nine‑in‑11 practice plan is accelerating player evaluations but raising short‑term availability risk for the offensive line; the team’s next moves will hinge on concussion protocol outcomes and how quickly interior linemen recover.