As Graham Gano nears a potential return from injured reserve, the Giants are considering having a second kicker active on Sunday in Philadelphia.
Gano's progression is a positive sign, but the team has been caught off guard multiple times without a replacement when he has been unable to play.
A recent example was in Week 3 against the Chiefs, where Gano suffered a groin injury during pregame warmups and was unavailable for most of the game.
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The team's experience has shown the importance of having a backup kicker, making it likely they will have one active on Sunday.
Author's summary: Giants consider second kicker as Gano nears return.