MATT GONO NEWS

Done with Giants New York terminated the contract of Gono (neck) on Monday.

Impact The Giants signed tackle Eric Smith in a corresponding move. Gono was believed to have suffered a career-ending neck injury before he was placed on the exempt/left squad list Wednesday, and this transaction may unfortunately indicate that those concerns were well-grounded.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Returns to active roster Gono's (neck) roster exemption was lifted, removing him from the exempt/left squad list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Gono began to suffer issues with his neck after hitting started in Giants' training camp, and the injury was believed to be possibly career-ending in nature. There still has been no update on his future, although Gono has dealt with neck problems in the past, undergoing an undisclosed surgery last summer then showing up at training camp with a neck brace.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Giants OT Matt Gono May Have Career-ending Neck Injury | Report The Giants are down an offensive lineman, as Matt Gono’s NFL career might be over.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New York Giants OT Matt Gono May Have Career-ending Neck Injury | Report The Giants are down an offensive lineman, as Matt Gono’s NFL career might be over.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely suffers career-ending injury Gono (neck) is considered to have suffered a possible career-ending injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gono started suffering from symptoms in his neck after hitting started at the Giants' training camp and he has since been placed on the exempt/left squad list. While there's no word whether the offensive tackle will officially retire, it's safe to assume he will be out for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Gono (undisclosed) was placed on the exempt/left squad list by the Giants on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Gono is reportedly dealing with an undisclosed physical issue, though the exact nature of the injury is expected to be revealed after he is examined by a doctor Thursday, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Assuming he is able to return to the field, Gono will have the chance to make the Giants' roster as a depth offensive lineman.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MARCH 11, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

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Cut by Atlanta Gono and the Falcons mutually agreed to part ways Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Gono's contract was set to expire at the start of the league year, but by being waived now, he'll have more time to negotiate a new deal elsewhere. Rapoport reports that Gono is fully recovered from the shoulder surgery that caused him to miss the entire 2021 season, so he should garner interest from teams in search of offensive line help.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to reserve/PUP list The Falcons placed Gono (undisclosed) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.coml reports.

Impact Gono missed all of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, the nature and severity of which remain undisclosed. As a result, the Falcons will have to roll with one of Josh Andrews or rookie fourth-round pick Drew Dalman at left guard against the Eagles in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for all of training camp Gono (undisclosed) will miss all of training camp, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Gono, who is currently on the PUP list, will hope to heal up in time for Atlanta's Sep. 12 season opener against the Eagles. If Gono's unable to return by then, offseason addition Josh Andrews and rookie fourth-round pick Drew Dalman are the leading candidates to fill in at left guard.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On PUP list The Falcons placed Gono (undisclosed) on the PUP list Thursday, John Deighton of the team's official site reports.

Impact Gono showed up to camp in a neck brace after undergoing offseason surgery. The starting left guard is not yet ready for training camp activities, but he can be activated as soon as he's healthy.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons place OT McGary, 2 more players, on PUP to open camp

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JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows up with neck brace Gono (undisclosed) showed up to training camp with a neck brace after undergoing surgery during the offseason, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact It is still not clear what exactly is ailing Gono as there has not been an update on his status. If healthy at the start of the season, the 25-year-old will be a candidate to start at left guard. However, if he misses an extended period of training camp, he may be regulated to a versatile backup duty as he has extensive action at both tackle and guard.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from surgery Gono recently underwent undisclosed surgery and is questionable for the start of the season, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Specifics of the situation remain unknown, though Gono will be available at some point this season. He should be considered questionable entering training camp until more information is available. If healthy for Week 1, Gono will be a candidate to start at left guard.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs tender to remain in Atlanta Gono signed his second-round tender with the Falcons on Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Impact Gono will remain with Atlanta on a one-year, $3.284 million contract as a result. He's a versatile piece on the offensive line who has seen extensive action at both tackle and guard.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets second-round tender The Falcons have extended Gono a second-round tender, Matthew Tabeek of the team's official site reports.

Impact Atlanta can thus match any offer sheet extended to Gono by an other team, and it would receive a second-round pick if he were ultimately to sign elsewhere. That very nearly guarantees that Gono will be back with the Falcons next season while playing under at least a $3.4 million salary.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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