Brian Daboll: Giants moving on from Evan Neal's 'poor comments' - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Coach Brian Daboll said he spoke with embattled offensive lineman Evan Neal about his «poor comments» directed at critical New York Giants fans, and that the right tackle was regretful.

The struggling Neal told fans to «boo louder,» among other things on Wednesday, in an interview with NJ Advance Media. He later issued an apology on social media.

«I think that Evan made a statement. We spoke,» Daboll said before Thursday's practice where Neal was on the field. «I know he was very remorseful, regretful for the comment that he made. And we're moving on.»

The Giants (1-3) play on the road against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Despite their early struggles and now the firestorm that came from Neal's comments, Daboll rejected the notion that he was losing the locker room. He called it a «slip up» and kept reiterating that they are moving on.

«Nah, like I said, he was frustrated. He made a poor choice, poor decision, I'd say poor comments,» Daboll said. «He acknowledged that. And moving on.»

When asked if Neal would face discipline for his comments, Daboll didn't say no but also didn't provide any details.

«I'm just going to say my conversations with Evan will be private,» he said.

Neal is expected to start at right tackle Sunday. The Giants (likely down three offensive linemen) are expected to be short-handed on the offensive line.

Neal, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Alabama, was part of a Giants offensive line that allowed 11 sacks in a 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. At halftime, he reacted to the boos from the home fans by gesturing sarcastically for them to bring more of the verbal discontent.

«They were booing us, so I said, 'Boo louder!'» Neal told NJ