EAST RUTHERFORD — While the Giants prepare to have a difficult meeting with long-time guard Chris Snee, they can breathe a little easier knowing that the other major item on their docket came out as expected.

David Wilson, who had a follow-up appointment today to receive medical clearance on his surgically repaired spine, was given the green light, according to an announcement made by Wilson himself.

Wilson was checked previously on June 4.

Giants owner John Mara, speaking just a few days ago, said he expected the news to be favorable. Wilson came a long way from his initial diagnosis, which had members of the Giants staff wondering if the former first-round pick would ever play again.

As of Monday, they have an opportunity to plug him into their new offense in earnest for the first time.

Wilson will not be the Giants primary ball carrier this season. That job, barring injury, belongs to Rashad Jennings. But when you look at the Giants roster, they're lacking a talented change-of-pace back behind Jennings. Andre Williams, Peyton Hillis and Michael Cox are all bigger backs with similar skillsets.

But Wilson has the chance to add another dimension to the running game, something that will still be a very big part of the offense.