The New York Giants are dealing with an unprecedented amount of injuries and the trend does not appear to be slowing down.
Midway through Wednesday’s practice, wide receiver Collin Johnson was carted off the field with what appeared to be a significant lower leg injury. The reaction from his teammates seemed to support that notion.
They have taken the shoe off Johnson’s right foot. He just got carted off. Teammates came onto the field to wish him well
HATE seeing that for such a hard worker and good player who was on the rise #Giants
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 24, 2022
Johnson had been a star throughout training camp and the preseason, even drawing recent praise from head coach Brian Daboll.
“The guys that have been out there and producing, Collin Johnson, David Sills, they’ve stepped their game up. And they’re right in the mix, not just to make a team but to play,” Daboll told reporters on Monday. “Everybody’s got to earn their job, earn their role, do a good job of the things they need to do, and make the most of their opportunities when they get them.”
The Giants later confirmed that Johnson had suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the 2022 season.
In addition to Johnson, fellow wide receiver Alex Bachman was also injured during Wednesday’s practice.
Alex Bachman limping after going down during 1 on 1s vs CBS. Grabbing at back of his foot. Just had a big game vs Bengals. #Giants
Toney and Shepard did not participate in that.
David Sills continuing to cook #Giants
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 24, 2022
The injuries to Johnson and Bachman come on the same day the Giants activated veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) off of the PUP list.
Finally, running back Matt Breida was forced to leave practice due to what appeared to be overheating/dehydration issues.
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