New York Giants wide receiver and special teams ace Cody Core has been placed on injury reserve and is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, the team announced on Wednesday.
Core, who has re-signed with the team this offseason, suffered a non-contact injury during practice on Tuesday and was hauled off the field.
It’s a big blow for the Giants, especially their special teams, an area new coach Joe Judge should focus on. Core was the team’s top marksman last season and led the Giants with six special team tackles, earning him a two-year, $ 4 million contract this offseason.
Core, 26, was also making progress and expected to make a contribution as a receiver this season behind Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Darius Slayton.
His absence opens the door for special teams and the wide receiver. Recently claimed that the CJ board is one of the candidates who could fill the void. Veteran Corey Coleman, Alex Bachman and undrafted rookies Austin Mack, Binjimen Victor and Derrick Dillon are other potential replacements.
Originally a sixth-round pick in the Ole Miss draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016, Core was claimed by the Giants last September. His speed became an immediate asset as a gunner in the relief team. It recorded five of the top 10 speeds among all Giants players in 2019, including the fastest time at 21.93 mph, according to Next Generation stats.
Core caught three passes for 28 yards last season. He has 33 career catches for 388 yards and one touchdown in 51 games with the Giants and Bengals.
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