The New York Giants got good news on rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., who was carted off the practice field on Tuesday morning with an ankle injury that was believed to be of serious nature and was placed in an air cast.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapport reports that Tracy’s sprained right ankle turns out to be not of the high-ankle variety, which would have likely landed him on IR.
Instead, Tracy suffered a low-ankle sprain that has him “week-to-week,” and he could very well be ready for the Giants’ season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8.
#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 said to be in attendance at team meetings on Tuesday afternoon, wearing a walking boot. He is currently embroiled in a competition for snaps behind starter Devin Singletary with two other young running backs — Eric Gray and Dante Miller.
Against the Detroit Lions, the Giants’ backfield averaged 6.1 yards per carry. There is excitement in the building after many thought they would be lost without Saquon Barkley, who departed for the Philadelphia Eagles via free agency.
Tracy was selected with a fifth-round pick (166th overall) in the 2024 NFL draft, and New York has big plans for him in both the running game and as a returner.
“A lot of potential. It’s been great,” Singletary said of Tracy on Tuesday. “Coming in as a rookie, playing the way he’s been playing. I would say he hasn’t really been playing like a rookie. He’s been like a second or third year player, the way he’s been performing. Of course, he still has room to grow, but he’s off to a good start.”
And the Giants hope to have Tracy back soon to fulfill that potential.
