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NFL·HOT_TAKE·August 25, 2026 03:02 PM ET

Giants' receiver depth becomes their biggest preseason concern

The injured wideout has 84 career catches for 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read
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Giants WR Calvin Austin was carted off today from practice with what one source described as a “serious knee injury.” Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: A Giants wide receiver was carted off Tuesday after a source characterized his knee injury as serious. He entered camp with 48 NFL games and 16 starts.

Why it matters: His 72 career punt returns gave the roster added special teams value. Replacing both that role and his receiving experience could force the Giants to retain another wideout when setting the 53-man roster.

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