Calvin Austin IIIs worst injury fears confirmed in Giants crusher
The worst-case scenario for Giants free agent acquisition Calvin Austin III has been realized. The favorite to be the Giants’ slot receiver for the upcoming season did indeed suffer a season-ending torn ACL during a serious knee injury on Tuesday. Austin III signed a one-year $1.5 million contract with the Giants but will now head to season-ending IL after an impressive training camp.Darnell Mooney, who signed a contract worth $10 million including incentives, could be among the favorites to take over the role, although he’s currently listed as the backup to play X receiver behind Malik Nabers.Odell Beckham Jr.is the backup slot receiver according to the latest Giants depth chart.The former superstar is on the roster bubble, but between Juju Smith-Schuster being cut and Austin III’s injury, Beckham Jr.
could be moving closer to solidifying a role.More to come on this breaking news...