Giants WR Calvin Austin out for season with torn ACL

New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin will miss the entire 2026 season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a training camp practice on Tuesday, August 25. The injury was confirmed by multiple people with knowledge of the situation on Wednesday, August 26, though the team had not yet made an official announcement.

Austin, 27, was injured during a one-on-one drill at the Giants' training facility. He went down without contact and was carted off the field. Reports indicate the entire team gathered around him as he left, and Giants co-owner John Mara followed in a separate cart to offer encouragement. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said after practice that he feared the worst, and subsequent evaluations confirmed the season-ending diagnosis.

The injury is a significant setback for Austin, who had been performing strongly throughout the offseason and preseason. He had secured a role as the Giants' top slot receiver and was a frequent target for quarterback Jaxson Dart during team drills. In the team's first preseason game against Miami on August 17, Austin recorded two catches for 24 yards.

Austin joined the Giants on a one-year, $1.5 million contract in the...