{
  "id": 13920330,
  "title": "New York Giants' Jermaine Eluemunor will undergo MRI on injured calf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/new-york-giants-jermaine-eluemunor-will-undergo-mri-on-injured-calf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:25:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-giants-jermaine-eluemunor-undergo-092517944.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants have announced that right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his calf injury sustained during Sunday's 27-27 overtime game against the Washington Commanders. Eluemunor left the match in the third quarter and was listed as questionable to return. He appeared to limp off the field, was checked in the medical tent, and later went to the locker room. Reports following the game suggested Eluemunor felt a bit better while walking around on his own, but he acknowledged experiencing a pop in his calf. Given the unpredictability of such injuries, the team anticipates a period of absence for Eluemunor, who is projected to miss some time as they await the MRI results. Marcus Mbow assumed Eluemunor's position at right tackle for the game. The fifth-round pick from 2025 has primarily served as the Giants' swing tackle, and early indications point to him starting against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. If the MRI results are favorable, Mbow may continue in the lineup for the upcoming game in Houston and over the team's bye week, providing Eluemunor with approximately three weeks of recovery. The Giants' injury issues extend beyond the offensive line. Cornerback Colton Hood departed the game with a concussion after what appeared to be a head shot on a kickoff during the third quarter. The second-round rookie was examined in the locker room. Safety Tyler Nubin also exited during the fourth quarter following a hit to the head and neck area and was listed as questionable with a neck issue. The outcome of Eluemunor's MRI will provide crucial information regarding his return timetable and the short-term prognosis for the offensive line.",
  "summary": "New York Giants OL Jermaine Eluemunor will undergo an MRI on his injured calf and is expected to miss some time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Studs and duds from New York Giants' Week 5 tie vs. Washington Commanders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/studs-and-duds-from-new-york-giants-week-5-tie-vs-washington",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:23:22.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}