Could have path to No. 3 role sans Austin
Mooney could have a chance to open the season as the Giants' No. 3 receiver after Calvin Austin (knee) sustained a torn ACL in Tuesday's practice, Jordan Ranaan of ESPN.com reports.
Before injuring his right knee, Austin looked primed to play a significant role as the Giants' slot receiver, but the team is now expected to take a committee approach to that position in the wake of his season-ending injury, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Along with Mooney, fellow wideouts Malik Nabers (knee) and Odell Beckham and tight end Isaiah Likely could also get more chances to work in the slot. Ranaan notes that Mooney -- who produced a 32-443-1 receiving line on 72 targets in 15 games with the Falcons in 2025 -- turned in one of his best practices of the summer Tuesday, which could prompt the coaching staff to carve out more snaps for him with the first-team offense.
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Odell Beckham Jr.
Clearer path to making roster sans Austin
Beckham's chances of winning a spot on the Giants' 53-man roster appear to have increased after Calvin Austin (knee) sustained a season-ending ACL tear in Tuesday's practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Calvin Austin III
Tears ACL, out for season
Austin is expected to miss the 2026 season after he sustained a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route during Tuesday's practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Najee Harris
Listed as co-No. 2 RB
Harris is listed as the Giants' co-No. 2 RB along with Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary behind Cam Skattebo on the team's unofficial depth chart.
Cam Skattebo
Listed atop unofficial depth chart
Skattebo is listed as the Giants' starting running back on the team's unofficial depth chart for the preseason finale versus the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Theo Johnson
Exits Monday's practice
Johnson left Monday's practice due to an unspecified issue, Dan Benton of USA Today reports.
Malik Nabers
Out of non-contact jersey
Nabers (knee) wasn't wearing a non-contact red jersey at Monday's practice, Perry Sook of WPIX reports.
Malik Nabers
May ditch red jersey this week
Giants coach John Harbaugh said Sunday that Nabers (knee) could be out of his red non-contact jersey at some point this week, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Theo Johnson
One catch in preseason Week 2
Johnson caught his only target for 12 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Darius Slayton
Leading receiver in preseason win
Slayton caught four of six targets for 58 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Commits another preseason blunder
Tracy rushed six times for 26 yards, caught all three of his targets for 22 yards and lost a fumble in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.