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.

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

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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