Johnathan Hankins Injury: Updates on Giants DT's Pectoral and Recovery

New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins suffered a torn pectoral on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the 2015 season.  

Continue for updates.

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Hankins Placed on IR

Tuesday, Nov. 10

The Giants confirmed that they've added defensive tackle Montori Hughes from the practice squad after placing Hankins on injured reserve.

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Coughlin Comments on Hankins' Absence

Monday, Nov. 9

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin also spoke about Hankins' impact on the gridiron, saying, "John [Hankins] has been a guy anchored in the middle of our D-line and we will definitely miss his presence," courtesy of the team's official Twitter feed.

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Hankins Injury Leaves Major Hole in Giants Defense

Hankins' injury is indeed a big blow to a struggling New York defense that ranks last in total yards allowed per contest. After registering seven sacks last season, Hankins didn't manage any in 2015 but did rack up 30 combined tackles.

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News provided his take on the situation:

In general, the Giants have had trouble pressuring the opposing quarterback, ranking at the bottom of the league with just nine sacks this year. Fans have to be hoping Jason Pierre-Paul can generate a pass rush with his return to the lineup, which will be even more difficult with Hankins out of action.