How Calvin Austin injury affects Giants depth chart at wide receiver
NY Giants fear that they lost WR Calvin Austin to a serious knee injury on Tuesday. What that means for Odell Beckham Jr., Braxton Berrios and Co.
Calvin Austin's knee injury threatens to end his Giants season, leaving the team scrambling to rebuild its wide receiver depth chart. Coach John Harbaugh had recently praised Austin's versatility playing all three receiver positions. Now, the Giants must adapt their roster to compensate for Austin's anticipated absence. Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields are the starters, with Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios vying for spots.
Slayton, at 29, has the most experience, while Berrios, 25, is likely now a lock. Beckham, 33, has shown flashes of his former self after a lengthy absence. The Giants may keep six receivers active, leaning on Mooney's experience if Austin is out for the season.
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