Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says
Summary
New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin tore the ACL in his right knee during training camp and will miss the rest of the season. Austin was performing well before the injury and his absence creates opportunities for other receivers on the team.Key Facts
- Calvin Austin injured his right knee ACL during a one-on-one drill at Giants training camp.
- The injury occurred without contact, and he was taken off the field on a cart.
- Austin is expected to miss the entire NFL season due to the injury.
- Before getting hurt, Austin had made two catches for 24 yards in a preseason game.
- He had played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Giants.
- Austin had 89 catches, 1,140 yards, and nine touchdowns in 51 games over his first three NFL seasons.
- The injury gives other Giants receivers, including Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, Braxton Berrios, Odell Beckham Jr., and rookie Malachi Fields, a chance to compete for playing time.
- Austin signed a $1.5 million contract with the Giants for the 2026 season.
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