The Giants’ Week 7 win over the Texans gave them more than a mark in the standings. It also put them in a strong spot heading into their Week 8 bye, with New York now sitting atop the NFC East at 4-2-1.
But the mood around that victory shifted quickly once Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s injury situation came into focus. On Tuesday, before the bye week, Giants general manager Joe Schoen told reporters Tracy will be placed on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That move means Tracy will miss at least four games.
"Giants GM Joe Schoen told reporters that RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. is being placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury," Schefter reports.
The timing is rough for a Giants backfield that already looks thin. With Najee Harris cut, Tracy had been part of a group that included only Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary. Now Tracy is out until at least Week 13 at the earliest, and Skattebo is dealing with an injury issue of his own, even if it is not as serious as Tracy’s.
That leaves the running back room in a tricky spot for a team that’s sitting at 4-2-1 and carrying real momentum. It also puts the position under a brighter spotlight as the trade deadline approaches.
If the Giants decide this is a team worth reinforcing for a playoff push, a running back move would not be a surprise. Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts is one name that would make sense as a major upgrade, even if he would come at a steep price.
For now, though, the reality is simpler: Tracy is sidelined for at least four games, and the Giants have to manage a battered backfield through the next stretch of the season.
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