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Amid pandemic, Giants and all NFL teams must also worry about increased injuries

The New York Giants introduce their new coach Joe Judge at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 9, 2020. Credit: Corey Sipkin

One of the keys to the 2020 NFL season will be keeping players healthy.

In the midst of a pandemic, that sounds like an obvious statement. But for the Giants, it’s going to go beyond coronavirus testing and infection protocols. Since the spring, one of the biggest concerns for rookie head coach Joe Judge has been trying to figure out how to keep the players from suffering the types of injuries that can spike when they return to football activities after an extended period away from them.