Giants WR Calvin Austin tears ACL, sidelined for upcoming season
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Calvin Austin of the New York Giants has reportedly torn his ACL and will be out for the season. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers is expected to return to action after his own ACL injury last season. The Giants' receiving corps faces challenges as they prepare for Week 1 without Austin. The team will need to adjust their game plan as they look to fill the gap left by his absence.
- •Calvin Austin injures ACL, out for the season
- •Malik Nabers likely returning for Week 1
- •Giants need to adjust offensive strategy
- •Team faces challenges in receiving corps
- 12:43 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Giants WR Calvin Austin tore his ACL - NBC Sports
"Signs point to wide receiver Malik Nabers being back in the Giants lineup for Week 1 after tearing his ACL last season, but one of their other wideouts won't be joining him on the field.
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