Giants' Calvin Austin carted off practice field with knee injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Calvin Austin III of the New York Giants was carted off the field during practice on August 25 after sustaining a potentially serious knee injury. The incident occurred during 1-on-1 drills when Austin fell while running a route and grabbed his right knee. His injury halted practice, drawing concern from teammates and coaching staff. Austin was seen as a vital player for the upcoming season, having signed a one-year deal and demonstrating his versatility in a recent game against Miami. The Giants will assess his condition further, and his absence could impact both the receiving corps and special teams as other players may step into expanded roles.
- •Calvin Austin carted off the field during practice on August 25.
- •Injury occurred during 1-on-1 drills while running a route.
- •The entire team surrounded Austin as he received assistance.
- •Austin signed a one-year deal and had a strong performance in Miami.
- •Giants will evaluate the extent of his injury moving forward.
- 1:42 PMESPN — Source: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season
- 8:47 PMESPN NFL — Giants' Austin injured, carted off practice field
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Calvin Austin goes down with potentially serious knee injury
"New York Giants receiver Calvin Austin, 27, who was having a strong camp and preseason and looked to be on track for a prominent role on offense, was carted off the field during a training camp practice Tuesday after appearing to injure his right knee.
"Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"New York Giants WR Calvin Austin was carted off on Tuesday at practice with a potentially serious knee injury.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 26, 2026, 1:42 PMSource: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season
Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- ESPN NFLAug 25, 2026, 8:47 PMGiants' Austin injured, carted off practice field
New York Giants receiver Calvin Austin, 27, who was having a strong camp and preseason and looked to be on track for a prominent role on offense, was carted off the field during a training camp practice Tuesday after appearing to injure his right knee.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:27 PMGiants' Calvin Austin goes down with potentially serious knee injury
New York Giants WR Calvin Austin was carted off on Tuesday at practice with a potentially serious knee injury.
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