{
  "id": 3351349,
  "title": "Calvin Austin injury update: Giants WR carted off after hurting knee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/calvin-austin-injury-update-giants-wr-carted-off-after-hurting-knee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T21:13:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/calvin-austin-injury-giants-wr-211324134.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Calvin Austin, the wide receiver for the New York Giants, suffered a serious knee injury during a recent practice session, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the severity of Austin's injury has raised concerns about his potential absence from the upcoming season. The 28-year-old has spent the first four years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he accumulated 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns on offense. As of now, it remains uncertain how serious the knee injury is, but initial reports paint a concerning picture. Giants fans and analysts will be eagerly awaiting further updates on Austin's condition and the potential impact on the team's offense. Should Austin not recover in time, the Giants may turn to their depth chart for temporary solutions. Potential options include Darnell Mooney, rookie Malachi Fields, and veteran Odell Beckham Jr. The team will undoubtedly assess their situation and strategize accordingly to ensure continued success on the field.",
  "summary": "Well, this isn't great news for the Giants.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}