New York Giants free agent defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka injured his neck in 2010 which ended his season early after going on injured reserve.
There has been a lot of speculation on whether or not he would be cleared to play football again due to the severity of the injury. Giants general manager Jerry Reese at one point said that Kiwanuka’s career could be over.
Later today news emerged that the Giants got word this morning from their head trainer Ronnie Barnes that Kiwanuka has been cleared to play.
Reese had the following through a statement that was released,
“After I spoke to the media this morning at the combine, I had a conversation with (head trainer) Ronnie Barnes, who confirmed for me that last night we did receive the final written evaluation that gives Mathias medical clearance to return to the field. The consensus of all of the spine physicians and Dr. (Russ) Warren is that it is safe for Mathias to return to play. I have talked to Mathias and he is fully committed to returning to football.”
Now that Kiwanuka has been cleared to play and intends on playing football in 2011, the Giants will have to work out a deal to get him re-signed once a new CBA is put into place since he will be a free agent.
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