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Calvin Austin III suffers serious knee injury during Giants practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:14 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Calvin Austin III suffers serious knee injury during Giants practice
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Calvin Austin III, a former wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sustained a serious knee injury when he left practice with the New York Giants on a cart. The incident occurred on August 25, 2026, and initial reports indicate the prognosis is concerning. Austin joined the Giants this offseason after starting 16 games for the Steelers over the last three seasons. His career statistics included 31 receptions, 372 receiving yards, and three touchdowns last season. Details regarding the severity of the injury and Austin's recovery timeline remain unclear.

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  • •Calvin Austin III left practice on a cart due to a knee injury.
  • •Initial reports describe the injury as serious.
  • •Austin signed with the Giants after four years with the Steelers.
  • •He had 31 receptions and three touchdowns last season.
  • •The prognosis for his recovery is currently uncertain.
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  • 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Steelers Starting WR Suffers ‘Serious’ Injury With Giants: Report
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ESPN's Adam Schefter reported former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered an injury that required he leave practice on a cart Tuesday. The post Ex-Steelers Starting WR Suffers ‘Serious’ Injury With Giants: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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