The New York Giants have a solid group of tight ends this summer but there are only so many roster spots to go around.

A best guess for Thomas’s return at the latest is Week 3 of the preseason, which would give him enough time to round into football shape. Head coach Brian Daboll, who usually declines to put timetables on the return of players, has always believed that when a rehabbing guy is ready, that’s when he’ll be activated.

The New York Giants are full steam ahead with NFL training camp beginning. After heading into the offseason with a need at the quarterback position, the Giants