Son’s Health Gives Giants Nants Solder A Different View On Coronaviruses

In such uncertain times, add this to the questions facing the Giants and rookie head coach Joe Judge: Is Nate Solder showing up to training camp with his teammates at the end of this month?

Solder, the 32-year-old left tackle, is the Giants’ representative to the NFL Players Association. As such, his voice carries weight. Still, given his non-confrontational and uncontroversial aura, it was surprising to see him recently on Twitter to post: “If the NFL isn’t doing its part to keep players healthy, there is no football. in 2020. It’s that simple. . ”

Welding is a special case when it comes to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. When her son, Hudson, was a baby, he was diagnosed with a cancerous kidney tumor, and for most of Hudson’s four years it was a battle for the Solder family. Nate, his wife Lexi and Hudson traveled from New Jersey to Boston every Tuesday during the season for chemotherapy sessions.

This is certainly a reason why Solder needs all possible assurances, it is safe for him to play football for the Giants this season. He will not stay away from his family all season and will not put his son, whose immune system is compromised, in danger. Solder has given no indication to the Giants that he plans to sit down, but there are concerns in the building that could happen.

The Patriots nominated Solder for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his charitable work and service to the community. The Giants did the same.

Deeply religious, Solder traveled to Puerto Rico to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and traveled to Uganda with Compassion International, a faith-based nonprofit that builds child development centers.

When Solder was with the Patriots, Tom Brady called him “an incredible man and person.” The Giants have the same feeling, although Solder didn’t win much for them and his game deteriorated last season. They hope he will be there for a third year with them, confident he can play and keep his family safe at the same time.