The New York Giants needed to wait a couple of days to get rookie tight finish Theo Johnson out on the apply subject however it was value it.
The fourth-round pick of Penn State opened camp on the bodily unable to carry out (PUP) checklist with a hip flexor situation however was cleared to apply on Sunday morning.
Johnson got here proper out of the gate with a reception over the center that may have been a seam-buster in an precise recreation.
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“I really feel nice,” Johnson mentioned after apply. “Legs are contemporary. Glad to be on the market.”
The 6-foot-6 Johnson was happy to lastly get his fingers on the ball saying he has been “itching to get on the market.” He’s concerned a heavy competitors with a really crowded tight finish room for not solely taking part in time however a roster spot.
The Giants have 4 different legit candidates this summer season who Johnson should deal with: Daniel Bellinger, Lawrence Cager, Chris Manhertz, and Jack Stoll.
Johnson informed reporters that though he was not out on the sphere earlier within the week he was nonetheless studying and coaching on the aspect. He mentioned he’ll be a “full go” for Monday’s padded apply.
