Shane Lemieux Injury News & Updates
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Shifts to IR
Lemieux (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad injured reserve list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2020 fifth-round pick from Oregon is now forced to miss at least Seattle's next four games due to an undisclosed injury. In a corresponding move, the Seahawks signed Maxen Hook to their practice squad Wednesday.
Sep 9, 2025
Works out with Seattle
The Seahawks hosted Lemieux (ankle) for a workout Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was let go by the Saints in late August with an injury settlement due to an ankle injury. The 2020 fifth-rounder appears to be past the issue and will aim to catch on with a team in need of depth on the offensive line.
Aug 23, 2025
Nursing ankle injury
Lemieux suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's preseason game against Denver, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was seen limping off the field during the closing seconds of the first half, but he was starting at center for the start of the third quarter. His ability to return suggests that his injury isn't severe, but the Saints will provide an update on its severity once Lemieux undergoes further tests. The 2020 fifth-rounder signed a contract with the Saints in early August and appeared in seven games (four starts) for New Orleans in 2024.
Aug 1, 2025
Signs with New Orleans
The Saints signed Lemieux (knee) on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old Lemieux is entering his sixth NFL season and has made 16 career starts with the Giants and Saints. He appeared in seven regular-season contests for New Orleans last season, making four starts.
Nov 10, 2024
Active for Week 10
Lemieux (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux missed the Saints' last four regular-season game due to a knee injury. However, the 2020 fifth-round pick was activated off IR on Saturday and will suit up for Sunday's NFC South clash, though he'll likely serve as the backup center to Connor McGovern with Lucas Patrick (ankle) inactive.
Nov 9, 2024
Activated off injured reserve
The Saints activated Lemieux (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was placed on injured reserve in early October due to an ankle injury. He's missed the Saints' last four regular-season games, but he was a full practice participant all week and could suit up against the Falcons on Sunday.
Oct 30, 2024
Practice window opens
Lemieux (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
New Orleans now has 21 days to activate Lemieux to its active roster before reverting back to IR. Expect the 27-year-old offensive lineman from Oregon to reclaim the Saints' starting center role once he's returned to the field.
Oct 7, 2024
Shifts to IR
The Saints placed Lemieux (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was unable to practice all week and had been ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs due to an ankle injury prior to being placed on IR. The 27-year-old will now be forced to miss at least the Saints' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 9 against the Panthers.
Oct 5, 2024
Won't play against Chiefs
Lemieux (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game versus Kansas City, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux has been unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury. His next chance at playing will be Week 5 against Tampa Bay on Oct. 13. The Saints signed veteran Connor McGovern from the Jets' practice squad to the active roster Friday, and although he has just two practices under his belt in New Orleans, he'll likely serve as the starting center for Monday's contest.
Aug 14, 2024
Suits up vs. Arizona
Lemieux (ankle) played 26 snaps (22 on offense, four on special teams) in the Saints' 16-14 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux sat out of multiple practices due to an ankle injury, but he was able to suit up for New Orlean's preseason opener. The 2020 fifth-round guard appeared in four regular-season games (including one start) in 2023 with the Giants, and he's competing for a depth spot on the Saints' offensive line.
Jul 26, 2024
Misses practice with ankle issue
Lemieux sat out Saints practice Friday due to an ankle injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux hurt his ankle during practice Thursday, though it's not yet clear how severe the injury is. The former Giant is slated to fill a depth role on New Orleans' offensive line for the coming campaign.
May 28, 2024
Fully healed
Lemieux (biceps) participated in OTAs last week, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux missed most of the 2023 campaign with a ruptured biceps, but he was able to take the field last week with his new squad and saw first-team reps during OTAs. Although he could earn a starting role, the Oregon product is ultimately expected to be a depth option at guard for the Saints behind projected starters, Cesar Ruiz and Nick Saldiveri.
Apr 29, 2024
Joining up with Saints
New Orleans signed Lemieux on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants opted not to hold on to Lemieux after the termination of his rookie contract, but he's now found another chance with the Saints. He's set to compete for a roster spot among an offensive line that underwhelmed in 2023.
Oct 19, 2023
Suffers severe injury
Lemieux sustained a ruptured biceps Wednesday and the Giants placed him on their injured reserve list Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The injury could very well be season-ending, but all that's certain for now is that Lemieux will miss at least the Giants' next four games. The team was already dealing with a bevy of injuries to the interior of its offensive line, and Lemieux's absence throws yet another wrench into their game planning for the foreseeable future.
Oct 15, 2023
Will return for Week 6
Lemieux (groin) is active Sunday against Buffalo.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux missed New York's Week 5 contest against Miami with a groin injury, but he was able to log a trio of limited practice sessions this week and will be able to make his return Sunday night. John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) is inactive for the contest, so Lemieux may get some reps at center.
Oct 6, 2023
Out Sunday
Lemieux (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Miami, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux will be sidelined this Sunday after he suffered a groin injury during New York's Week 4 loss to Seattle. Ben Bredeson is expected to move from left guard to center in Lemieux's stead, and Mark Glowinski will likely step into Bredeson's regular spot on the Giants' offensive line.
Oct 2, 2023
Won't return Monday
Lemieux (hip) has been ruled out of Monday's contest against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux left Monday's contest with an abductor injury. The severity of the injury is uncertain and he'll be evaluated over the coming days ahead of the Giants' Week 5 contest against the Dolphins.
Aug 1, 2023
Back at practice, rotates at center
Lemieux, who was placed on injured reserve in December with a toe injury, participated in training camp practice Monday, John Fennelly of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux played in just one game last season due to foot and toe injuries and was eventually placed on injured reserve. Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Monday that Lemieux is part of a center rotation that includes presumed starter John Michael Schmitz, Ben Bredeson and Jack Anderson.
Dec 28, 2022
Heading for injured reserve
Head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Lemieux (toe) will go on injured reserve, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux, who's been limited to just one game thus far in 2022 due to foot and toe injuries, is now slated to land on the Giants' injured reserve and miss at least the next four games as a result.
Dec 22, 2022
Staying sidelined Week 16
Lemieux (toe) is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux didn't resume practicing in preparation for Week 16 action, so it's unsurprising to see him miss another contest. Toe and foot injuries have limited Lemieux to just one appearance this season.
Dec 16, 2022
Remains out
Lemieux (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux has been limited to only one game this season due to foot and toe injuries. Joshua Ezeudu (neck) is also sidelined for Sunday's matchup, leaving Nick Gates as the Giants' likely starter at left guard.
Dec 9, 2022
Out again with toe injury
Head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Lemieux (toe) won't play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux is now in line to miss his third consecutive contest due to a toe injury. With Joshua Ezeudu (neck) also slated to watch from the sidelines this weekend, Nick Gates should once again draw the start at left guard for the Giants on Sunday.
Dec 2, 2022
Out Week 13
Lemieux (toe) will not play in Sunday's game against the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux will miss his second straight game since being activated from the IR. His next opportunity to return will come next Sunday against the Eagles.
Nov 23, 2022
Won't play Thursday
Lemieux (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux, Joshua Ezeudu (neck) and Jon Feliciano (neck) have all been ruled out for Thursday's matchup, leaving the interior of the Giants' offensive line extremely shorthanded. Nick Gates and Jack Anderson are candidates for starting roles, but New York will also likely elevate a couple of offensive linemen for the Thanksgiving day matchup.
Nov 20, 2022
Officially activated from IR
The Giants activated Lemieux from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Lemieux has been added to the active roster before Sunday's matchup and will likely reclaim his starting stop at left guard against the Lions, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. If the 2020 fifth-round pick plays, it'll mark his 2022 season debut after missing the first 10 week of the season on IR with a foot injury.
Nov 18, 2022
Season debut coming Sunday
Lemieux (foot) will be activated from injured reserve by Saturday's deadline, and he is expected to start Sunday's Week 11 contest against Detroit, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux has been out all season after suffering a left foot injury during the Giants' second preseason contest, but that won't prevent him from sliding into a starting role immediately upon his return. The third-year guard has played in only one regular-season contest since his rookie 2020 campaign, as he sat out all but one game last year due to a left knee injury.
Nov 7, 2022
Nearing return
Lemieux (foot) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux has missed nearly all of the last two seasons, suffering his latest injury during a preseason contest in August. The third-year-pro was expected to have a chance at winning a starting job coming into the season, but his injury derailed those plans. He now has a 21-day window to practice with the team before he must have be added to the 53-man roster, or he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season.
Sep 1, 2022
Hits short-term IR
Lemieux (foot) was placed on the Giants' injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux suffered a left foot injury during the Giants' second preseason game in mid-August, though the exact nature of this issue is still unclear. The 2020 fifth-rounder now will have to sit out until at least Week 5 when the Giants travel to London for a matchup against Green Bay. In Lemieux's absence, Jack Anderson should slot into a primary reserve role on the interior of the team's depleted offensive line.
Aug 26, 2022
Likely out Week 1
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Lemieux (foot) isn't expected to return "anytime soon" and will almost certainly miss Week 1 against the Titans, Den Denton of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux suffered the injury during the team's first preseason game against New England, and although he stayed in for the remainder of that drive, he hasn't practiced or played since. In his likely absence, Ben Bredeson, Jamil Douglas and Max Garcia are all candidates for increased roles.
Aug 14, 2022
May miss extended time
Lemieux is dealing with a foot, not toe injury head coach Brian Daboll said Sunday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was injured during the Giants' preseason game against the Patriots on Thursday. It was originally reported as a toe injury, and he was seen in a walking boot after the game. Now Daboll is referring to it as a foot injury, and a timetable for his return is unknown. However, he's definitely expected to miss this week, with the potential for the injury to linger into the regular season.
Aug 11, 2022
Spotted in walking boot
Lemieux was seen wearing a walking boot after sustaining a left toe injury during Thursday night's preseason matchup against the Patriots, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Lemieux's injury is still unclear after was previously ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's game. The 2020 fifth-round missed all but one game last season with a left knee injury, so the Giants may be overly cautious in bringing him back this preseason.
Aug 11, 2022
Will not return Thursday
Lemieux (toe) was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux suffered a toe injury on the Giants' opening drive that will keep him out for the remainder of Thursday night's game. In his absence, offensive linemen Joshua Ezeudu and Josh Rivas should see increased reps at left guard.
Aug 11, 2022
Leaves game with injury
Lemieux is questionable to return to Thursday's game against New England after suffering a toe injury, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was able to walk to the locker room after sustaining this injury on New York's first drive of the game. While the 2020 fifth-round is sidelined, rookie Josh Rivas should see increased usage at left guard.
Aug 3, 2022
Getting reps at center in camp
Lemieux has been working with the first team at center in training camp while Jon Feliciano has been held out with heat-related issues, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Feliciano is expected to be fine and is the team's presumptive starter at center for the coming campaign, but it's nonetheless of interest that Lemieux -- a fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft who opened last season as the Giants' starting left guard -- has been working at center with the first team in Feliciano's place. Giants head coach Brian Daboll has talked about versatility along the offensive line, though he also indicated that he isn't thinking about Lemieux as a center in the long term, per Big Blue View.
Apr 20, 2022
Participating in voluntary workout
Lemieux (knee) is working with the starters during Wednesday's voluntary workout, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux underwent surgery on his left patellar tendon in September last year and missed the rest of the 2021 season, so it's a positive sign to see him healthy heading into the 2022 campaign. However, while he's currently working with the starters, it's important to note that veteran offensive guard Mark Glowinski isn't with the team yet. Plus, the Giants could add OL depth in the draft, which could drop Lemieux further down the depth chart.
Sep 23, 2021
Won't return this season
Lemieux (knee) underwent surgery on his left patellar tendon Wednesday and is expected to miss the rest of the 2021 season. Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux landed on injured reserve last week after suffering the injury in the season opener, and that will end up being his only game action of the season.
Sep 17, 2021
Moves to injured reserve
Lemieux (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Michael Elsen of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was already ruled out for Thursday's matchup with Washington and was moved to injured reserve prior to the game. Matt Skura was signed off the practice squad to provide depth on the offensive line.
Sep 15, 2021
Won't play Week 2
The Giants listed Lemieux (knee) as out for Thursday's contest against Washington, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Lemieux was dealing with a knee injury for the majority of training camp, but he wasn't listed on the Giants' injury report ahead of Week 1. However, the 24-year-old appeared to suffer a setback as he played just 17 snaps against the Broncos. Ben Bredeson is the most likely candidate to draw the start in Lemieux's place against Washington on Thursday.
Sep 8, 2021
Not on injury report
Lemieux (knee) isn't listed on the Giants' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
After getting carted off from practice early in August, the Giants were in fear of the worst for their starting guard. With the injury not as bad as expected and Lemieux now off the injured list, the guard is slated to be available for the Giants' season opener Sunday.
Aug 1, 2021
Out couple weeks with knee injury
Lemieux (knee) is expected to miss a couple weeks and won't need surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants feared the worst when Lemieux was carted off from practice due to the injury, but a battery of tests revealed the extent of the damage wasn't as great as the team had feared. Even so, the starting left guard may not be ready to return for New York's Aug. 14 preseason opener, and the Giants have little reason to rush him back.
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