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Update: Giants Rookie RB Tyrone Tracy, Jr. Suffers Sprained Ankle

New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy, Jr. suffered a sprained ankle during a punt return drill.

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Aug 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) runs in the backfield against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium.
Aug 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) runs in the backfield against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium. / Scott Rausenberger-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy, Jr. suffered a non-contact right ankle injury during a special teams drill that, according to an NFL Network report, is a sprained ankle.

Tracy, the Giants’ fourth-round draft pick who had been making a strong case for the RB2 spot behind starter Devin Singletary, was injured when he went to field a punt. He lunged forward and the ball went through his hands as he quickly grabbed his right leg. As he fell to the ground, he let out a loud yell as trainers quickly rushed to his side.

Tracy’s leg was put in an air cast, and he was then helped to a waiting cart, which took him back to the locker room for further evaluation. The Giants, who were already down one running back with rookie Dante Miller held out of practice due to tightness in his lower body, are now down to three healthy running backs: Devin Singletary, Eric Gray, and newly added Lorenzo Lingard.

Set to be a spell option to Singletary, Tracy was also a contender in a return game, competing with veterans like Gunner Olszewski, Isaiah McKenzie, and Darius Slayton. He made his preseason Giants debut on Friday in the team's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, earning 26 rushing yards on five carries in the 14-3 win at MetLife Stadium.

Tracy was to have further tests done to determine whether his sprain is a regular one or the high ankle variety.

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Patricia Traina

PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for over three decades for various media outlets. She is the host of the Locked On Giants podcast and the author of "The Big 50: New York Giants: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants" (Triumph Books, September 2020). View Patricia's full bio.

Patricia Traina

PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for over 30 seasons for multiple media outlets, including Inside Football, Fan Sided, SB Nation, The Athletic, Forbes, and the Fan Nation Network (part of Sports Illustrated).  In addition to being a credentialed member of the New York Giants press corps, Patricia has covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. Patricia’s late father was a long-time New York Giants season ticket holder who helped instill her love and appreciation of the game and the franchise at a very early age.  She was able to parlay that knowledge of Giants franchise history into her first published work, The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants (Triumph Books, September 2020). She has enhanced her knowledge of the game by completing two semesters with the Scouting Academy and taking a course in NFL salary cap management. In addition to her work with Giants Country, Patricia is the host of the very successful LockedOn Giants podcast (also available on YouTube), featuring analysis, interviews, and Giants fan interaction. Patricia is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America and has participated in the mentoring of aspiring journalists. Patricia holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature (with a minor in creative writing) and a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication. She is a certified resume development specialist (corporate, military transition, and federal) and interview coach who enjoys music and creating fan art featuring her favorite bands. 

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