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Hynoski

The “Hynoceros” is one of the top fullbacks in the game, and the Giants are one of few teams that still feature a lead blocker for their running backs. OTAs are non-contact, and non-contact injuries are typically never good. The G-Men might need to take a gander at the free-agent crop.

It’s actually a positive revelation for Hynoski. When he went down during Wednesday’s OTA session, it looked like Hynoski could have blown out his ACL or patella. Instead, he will undergo surgery Friday and has a realistic shot at being back for Week 1. Hynoski graded out as Pro Football Focus’ fifth-best fullback in terms of lead blocking last season.

The move would cost “Hynocerous” the first six games. Hynoski suffered left MCL damage and a fractured lateral plateau at OTAs. The Giants are reportedly “concerned” with his injury, explaining their interest in free agent FB Vonta Leach. Hynoski has been an impact lead blocker when healthy, pile driving defenders on I-formation and offset-I runs in front of Ahmad Bradshaw and David Wilson.

This news isn’t surprising; Hynoski is expected to miss most of training camp. He crumbled to the ground at OTAs in late May with an injured left MCL and fractured lateral plateau. Hynoski has a chance to be ready Week 1, but the Giants are considering going after free agent FB Vonta Leach.

Beat writer Conor Orr believes Hynoski could soon be headed to injured reserve, but there’s been no word from the Giants. The loss of their lead blocker isn’t going to help the Giants’ thus far anemic rushing attack, but backup Bear Pascoe isn’t a massive downgrade.

Hynoski is a pile-driving lead blocker, so his is bad news for the Giants’ running game. He was ruled out after undergoing X-rays in the locker room.

Adding injury to insult after their 38-0 loss Sunday. The Giants have a capable backup lead blocker in TE Bear Pascoe, but Hynoski’s loss won’t help David Wilson’s chances of turning his season around. In terms of sheer lane-clearing ability, the “Hynocerous” is a top-five lead blocker in the league.

Hynoski fractured his shoulder in the Week 3 loss to the Panthers. The Giants have signed Terminator John Conner to replace him. The Hynoceros, who will turn 25 in December, will be a restricted free agent after the season. He was ProFootballFocus’ No. 5 fullback in terms of blocking in 2012.

Hynoski, ProFootballFocus’ No. 8 fullback last season, injured his MCL and fractured his lateral plateau at May OTAs. His return to practice ahead of schedule confirms he’ll be ready for Week 1. It’s great news for David Wilson and the running game, especially after recent injuries to David Diehl and David Baas.

By not tendering Hynoski, the Giants allow him to become an unrestricted free agent. At that point, the Giants are expected to try to re-sign him at less than the restricted tender would have been. He’d compete with John Conner for reps. The Hynocerous was PFF’s No. 5 fullback in terms of blocking in 2012 and then missed all of 2013 with a shoulder injury.