Jermaine Eluemunor to have MRI on injured calf after tie with Commanders

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Jermaine Eluemunor to have MRI on injured calf after tie with Commanders
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New York Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor is set for an MRI on his injured calf following a 27-27 overtime tie against the Washington Commanders on October 8. He sustained the injury late in the third quarter and was unable to return, leaving the game with a noticeable limp. Postgame reports indicated he felt a pop in the calf, leading to expectations he will miss some time. Rookie Marcus Mbow is likely to start at right tackle in the upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints while the team assesses Eluemunor's condition. Other injury concerns for the Giants include cornerback Colton Hood and safety Tyler Nubin, who left the game with respective injuries.

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  • •Eluemunor was injured against the Washington Commanders.
  • •MRI scheduled for October 9 to evaluate calf injury severity.
  • •Mbow expected to fill the right tackle position for upcoming games.
  • •Giants also dealing with injuries to Hood and Nubin.
  • •The next game against the Saints is set for Week 6.
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  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants' Jermaine Eluemunor will undergo MRI on injured calf
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New York Giants OL Jermaine Eluemunor will undergo an MRI on his injured calf and is expected to miss some time.

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