The New York Giants bought excellent news on rookie operating again Tyrone Tracy Jr., who was carted off the apply area on Tuesday morning with an ankle damage that was believed to be of significant nature and was positioned in an air forged.
In keeping with NFL Community’s Ian Rapport, Tracy’s sprained proper ankle seems to be not of the high-ankle selection, which might have probably landed him on IR. As an alternative, he suffered a low-ankle sprain that has him “week-to-week,” and he might very effectively be prepared for the Giants’ season opener towards the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8.
#Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy, who’s primed to get vital taking part in time within the backfield and was carted off the sphere on Tuesday, was recognized with a low-ankle sprain, sources say. A lot better than anticipated.
He’s in a boot and is week-to-week. However not long-term. pic.twitter.com/eJkF9kVhvv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 13, 2024
Tracy was stated to be in attendance at group conferences on Tuesday afternoon, carrying a strolling boot. He’s at the moment embroiled in a contest for snaps behind starter Devin Singletary with two different younger operating backs — Eric Grey and Dante Miller.
In opposition to the Detroit Lions, the Giants’ backfield averaged 6.1 yards per carry. There may be pleasure within the constructing after many thought they’d be misplaced with out Saquon Barkley, who departed for the Philadelphia Eagles through free company.
Tracy was chosen with a fifth-round decide (166th total) within the 2024 NFL draft, and New York has massive plans for him in each the operating sport and as a returner.
“Quite a lot of potential. It’s been nice,” Singletary stated of Tracy on Tuesday. “Coming in as a rookie, taking part in the way in which he’s been taking part in. I’d say he hasn’t actually been taking part in like a rookie. He’s been like a second or third 12 months participant, the way in which he’s been performing. In fact, he nonetheless has room to develop, however he’s off to a superb begin.”
And the Giants hope to have Tracy again quickly to meet that potential.