Gates’ release won’t be official until the start of the new league year, but the one-and-done Commanders will be looking for a new home after signing a three-year deal with the team last offseason. One of several underwhelming free agent signings during the Ron Rivera era, Gates was benched for Tyler Larsen after Week 7 but returned to start the final three games of the regular season after Larsen was placed on injured reserve. Gates should find a new landing spot ahead of training camp, but won’t be a lock to make a 53-man roster.

Gates suffered a broken left fibula and tibia against the Commanders in 2021. Once thought to be a career-ending injury, Tuttle bounced back the following season to appear in 10 games for the Giants last season, seeing time at left tackle, center, and left guard. His versatility should make him a valuable asset along Washington's decimated offensive line. He'll likely work primarily in the interior in Eric Bieniemy's offense.

“We’re confident he’ll be able to come back, but yes, it could be career-ending," Judge ominously said. Gates remains in the hospital undergoing more surgeries following his gruesome leg injury suffered against Washington in Week 2. 26 in November, it would truly be a tragedy if his career was halted only 34 appearances in. Gates started all 16 games for New York last year.

Gates suffered a gruesome leg injury against the Washington Football Team last Thursday. He spent the night in Washington and had surgery the following day. The Giants haven't announced that his season is officially over, but this is going to be an extended absence. Gates started all 16 games for New York last season.