EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin was carted off the field during a training camp practice Tuesday after appearing to injure his right knee.
Austin, 27, was having a strong camp and preseason and looked to be on track for at least a prominent role on offense, if not a starting spot. That allowed him to stand out at a crowded position with plenty of uncertainty from Malik Nabers coming off a torn ACL to Odell Beckham Jr. fighting to make the roster.
If he's out, Austin's absence could affect the numbers game at the position, with Beckham and Braxton Berrios among those on the roster bubble.
Austin was in his first camp with the Giants after signing a $1.5 million contract with them for this season. He had 89 catches for 1,140 yards and nine touchdowns in 51 games, counting the playoffs, over his first three NFL seasons, all with Pittsburgh.
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New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III (82) does drills during a joint NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III (82) runs the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III (82) runs the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The Seattle Seahawks have placed safety Bud Clark and offensive lineman Mason Richman on injured reserve because of injuries they suffered in a preseason loss at the Tennessee Titans.
Clark, a second-round draft pick this year out of TCU, broke his ankle on Seattle's first defensive play Sunday and was carted off the field with his leg in an air cast.
Richman injured his right leg on Seattle's opening drive in Nashville. Following the game, coach Mike Macdonald called it a “major injury, a long-term injury” without revealing details.
Richman is in his second season with the Seahawks after he was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. He appeared in two games as a rookie.
With the latest injuries, Seattle had three open spots on the 90-player roster after they waived running back Anthony Hankerson on Monday.
The Seahawks filled those spots by signing tackle Derrick Graham, safety Tysheem Johnson and running back Justin Jones.
Johnson spent the 2025 preseason with the Bears and spent time on Atlanta's practice squad after going undrafted out of Oregon.
Jones, an undrafted rookie out of Auburn, had joined the Seahawks earlier in camp and played in the preseason opener against the Cowboys.
Graham was waived by Houston early in training camp after going undrafted out of Tulane. His father is Derrick Graham Sr., who played nine NFL seasons, including two with the Seahawks.
The injuries to Clark and Richman were the latest to hit the Seahawks. Wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field during a joint practice with the Titans on Friday and placed on injured reserve on Saturday.
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Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) reacts after getting injured during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Bud Clark (9) is carted off the field after getting injured during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
