UPDATE (Oct. 9, 2 p.m. ET): Odell Beckham Jr.’s season is over.
The New York Giants confirmed Monday their star wide receiver will undergo surgery on a fractured right ankle and miss the remainder of the season.
UPDATE (5:08 p.m.ET): Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly suffered a broken ankle Sunday. There’s no official word on whether he’ll need surgery.
Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. fractured his ankle. He could have surgery but no decision yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2017
Original Story: The New York Giants and their fans are holding their collective breath Sunday.
During the fourth quarter of New York’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium, Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. suffered what appeared to be a gruesome ankle injury. The play occurred when the All-Pro wideout attempted to make a catch against Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward.
Watch the play below:
That's a season ender for Odell Beckham Jr. pic.twitter.com/hp6aO7JeMe
— Ethan aka The People’s Insider (@EthanGSN) October 8, 2017
Beckham, in obvious pain, eventually was carted off the field.
👀😲😲😳 Odell Beckham has been carted off in tears from an ankle/leg injury 🙏🙈 #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/wI3OsMWc3m
— Fanatics View (@fanaticsview) October 8, 2017
Beckham missed Week 1 while dealing with a high ankle sprain.
To make matters worse, the Giants went on to lose 27-22, and they now are 0-5 to start the season.
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