New York Giants Star Wide Receiver Carted Off With “Serious” Knee Injury
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
A New York Giants wide receiver left practice on a cart Tuesday. Calvin Austin went down during 1-on-1 drills. Adam Schefter described the knee injury as serious.
Giants WR Calvin Austin was carted off today from practice with what one source described as a “serious knee injury.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2026
He was running a route when the injury occurred. Teammates immediately reacted with concern. Wide receivers and defensive backs could barely watch as trainers worked on him.
The rest of the team stopped its drill and gathered around. Players formed a prayer circle before practice resumed. The entire group wished him well before the cart left the field.
Calvin Austin Injury Hits Giants Depth Hard
Austin joined the Giants in free agency this spring. He arrived on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. The former Steelers receiver was competing for slot and depth roles.
He showed strong work during the offseason program. Reports earlier this summer listed him among the top options behind the primary starters. Malik Nabers continues to work back from knee surgery while other veterans battle injuries of their own.
The sudden setback creates immediate questions about the receiving corps. Multiple players already sit on the shelf. Depth that looked solid a week ago now faces fresh pressure.
Calvin Austin Absence Could Shift Roster Battles
Odell Beckham Jr. and other veterans may gain a clearer path to the final 53. Austin had been having a productive camp before the injury. His speed and return ability gave the staff a versatile piece.
Very tough injury news for the Giants. Austin was having a highly-productive summer.
This opens the door for Odell Beckham Jr. to stick on the roster. https://t.co/6Ys7tSzSTb— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) August 25, 2026
MRI results will provide the next update. Serious knee injuries often require extended recovery time. The Giants already navigate a thin wide receiver group heading into the final preseason stretch.
Adam Schefter first reported the cart and the severity description. More details continue to emerge from the practice field. Calvin Austin’s sudden exit leaves the Giants searching for answers at a critical position.
