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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Walks to Locker Room After Apparent Neck/Helmet Impact

No immediate Giants medical update leaves his availability unclear and raises questions about the team's backup running-back depth.

Overview

  • Tracy sustained the injury when he lowered his head on an 8-yard run and struck the crown of his helmet on a tackle, an impact that appeared to compress his neck.
  • He remained down while trainers tended to him on the field, then slowly stood and walked off under his own power before going to the locker room for further evaluation.
  • The Giants offered no official update after the play and Tracy did not return to the game, with Najee Harris replacing him on the field.
  • Tracy had 37 yards and a touchdown on four carries before the injury, and the absence of a medical report could open the door for Harris or Devin Singletary to move up in the backup pecking order.
  • Because this came late in the preseason when roster decisions tighten, the team’s follow-up evaluations and any injury report will shape both Tracy’s short-term playing status and the Giants’ final running-back roster.