Graham Gano is dealing with a neck injury that could keep him off the field and a torrent of abuse that too often follows him off it.

The Giants' veteran kicker said Thursday he's been diagnosed with a herniated disc that is pressing against his spinal cord.

"Had some nerve stuff going on," Gano said. "Then went to the doctor and he said it was a herniated disc in my neck. ... I had an injection yesterday on my spine. Hopefully that will start helping out."

The 38-year-old said that he's also been absorbing death threats from fans, with the Giants and NFL security having tracked threatening messages for over three years. He says the abuse spiked again after last Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Gano split two field-goal attempts in the game, missing from 45 yards shortly before

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