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Giants WR Carted off Practice Field With 'Serious Knee Injury'

Giants WR Carted off Practice Field With 'Serious Knee Injury'

Summary

The New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a serious knee injury during a training camp practice and was taken off the field on a cart. Austin, who signed with the Giants this offseason, is expected to miss playing time while recovering.

Key Facts

  • Calvin Austin III hurt his right knee during a one-on-one drill at Giants' practice.
  • He was immediately helped off the field and comforted by team owner John Mara.
  • Austin signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Giants this offseason.
  • He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Giants.
  • Austin caught 31 passes for 372 yards and 3 touchdowns in his last season with the Steelers.
  • The Giants also have wide receiver Malik Nabers recovering from a major knee injury last year.
  • Nabers looks likely to return in time for the Giants’ first game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13.
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