New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. suffered an apparent injury during his team's preseason Week 3 game against the New York Jets.
The injury occurred as Tracy was tackled at the end of an 8-yard run with just over seven minutes remaining in the second quarter. The 26-year-old lowered his head while trying to power through contact and hit the crown of his helmet hard on the shoulder of Jets safety Jarius Monroe.
Tracy's neck was seemingly compressed as a result of the hit.
Tracy remained down on the ground after the play, and his Giants teammates immediately signaled for the training staff to come tend to him.
Tracy received medical attention on the field. He was eventually able
to get up and walk off the field slowly, under his own power. After that, he headed to the locker room for further evaluation.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. injury update
The Giants did not immediately provide an update on Tracy's injury or his status moving forward. Presumably, the 26-year-old will not return for the remainder of the exhibition contest.
Before leaving the game, Tracy generated 37 yards and a touchdown on four carries. He was replaced by Najee Harris upon exiting.
Giants RB depth chart
Tracy is currently in a three-way battle with Harris and Devin Singletary for the Giants' top backup job. Below is a look at the team's pecking order at running back, according to its unofficial depth chart.
- Cam Skattebo
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. OR Najee Harris OR Devin Singletary
- Eric Gray
- Damon Bankston
Tracy entered the offseason favored to win the backup running job. However, the Giants' decision to sign Harris shortly after Tracy missed a key block that led to Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart getting lit up in the season opener muddied the waters in the running back room.
If Tracy is sidelined any amount of time by injury, that may open the door for Harris to usurp the No. 2 running back role.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tyrone Tracy heads to locker room after scary tackle vs. Jets
