New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. Scott Rausenberger-USA TODAY Sports

Giants get good news on rookie RB’s leg injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Aug 13, 2024 5:46 PM ET

The New York Giants can breathe a little easier after getting some positive injury news regarding Tyrone Tracy.

Tracy had his leg placed in an air cast and was taken off the Giants’ practice field in a cart on Tuesday after suffering a leg injury during a kickoff return.

Rookie RB Tyrone Tracy just went down untouched on a kickoff return. Cart is out and they are putting on an air cast. #giants

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 13, 2024

Despite the initial scare, the good news is Tracy has a low ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week.

#Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy, who is primed to get significant playing time in the backfield and was carted off the field on Tuesday, was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain, sources say. Much better than anticipated.

He’s in a boot and is week-to-week. But not long-term. pic.twitter.com/eJkF9kVhvv

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 13, 2024

Tracy was also already back in team meetings later in the day on Tuesday.

Tracy was a fifth-round pick by the Giants this year out of Purdue. The 24-year-old had 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns last season for the Boilermakers. Tracy began his college career in 2018 with Iowa before transferring to Purdue for the last two seasons.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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