The Facts: Cruz is expected to practice when the Giants hold their first workout of training camp on Friday, although Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News notes that it will take some time before he’s a full participant.
Diehards Line:
Cruz said earlier this offseason that he would avoid a stay on the physically unable to perform list at the start of camp and his prediction has come true. Cruz told reporters that he’s “93 percent” of the way healed from last year’s torn patellar tendon. That appears to be enough for the Giants to get him into drills for the first time since suffering the injury. We'll be watching Cruz's progress closely. ... Also worth noting: Odell Beckham, who battled hamstrings throughout OTAs, has also avoided the PUP list.