New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Austin, 27, signed with the Giants this offseason after spending the first four years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had 31 catches for 372 yards with three touchdowns last season.
Austin crumpled to the ground during a one-on-one drill while running step for step with cornerback Deonte Banks on Tuesday. He immediately grabbed his right knee as the practice field went quiet.
The Giants' trainers quickly called for a cart. Austin's teammates all came over to wish him well before he was carted off.
The quarterbacks, wide receivers and defensive backs huddled in a circle to say a lengthy prayer. Giants owner John Mara even went over to console Austin on the side field before he was taken away for further evaluation.
Austin was signed by the Giants to a one-year deal this offseason as a free agent. He was going to play a significant role in the team's offense as their slot receiver.
Braxton Berrios served as the slot receiver with the first-team offense in Austin's absence. The injury could also open the door for veteran Odell Beckham Jr.
Beckham has been working primarily with the second-team offense and has seemingly been on the roster bubble. He had one of his strongest days of the summer at Tuesday's practice with four catches in live drills, including a pair from starting quarterback Jaxson Dart. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney also had one of his best practices of the summer Tuesday.
