Giants place WR Calvin Austin on injured reserve
The Giants placed WR Calvin Austin on injured reserve after he tore his ACL in his right knee during Tuesday's training camp practice. Austin, signed to a one-year deal in the offseason after four seasons with Pittsburgh, was expected to fill the slot receiver role and is now sidelined for the season.
The Giants placed WR Calvin Austin on injured reserve on Thursday, one day after he tore the ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Yahoo Sports. Austin was carted off the field following the injury. Austin signed a one-year deal with the Giants in the offseason after spending his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season with Pittsburgh, Austin recorded 31 catches for 372 yards and three touchdowns. He was expected to have a significant role as the Giants' slot receiver, per Yahoo's reporting. According to Yahoo Sports, Austin's absence improves Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances of making the 53-player roster.
Calvin Austin tore his ACL during a training camp practice and was placed on injured reserve, ending his first season with the Giants before it began.
Austin's season-ending injury removes an expected offensive piece and forces the Giants to reset their receiving depth chart. Watch how the team addresses the slot receiver vacancy and whether the roster moves that follow affect competition for other receiving positions.
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