Giants Rumors: Corey Coleman Knee Injury Diagnosed as Torn ACL

New York Giants receiver Corey Coleman suffered a torn ACL during practice Thursday, the team announced.

The injury will cause the 25-year-old to miss the entire 2019 campaign. 

The 15th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, Coleman spent the first two years of his career with the Cleveland Browns. He was never able to live up to his first-round billing in Cleveland, managing just 56 catches for 718 yards and five touchdowns over the course of two seasons.

Coleman spent time with the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots last year before catching on with the Giants in October. He appeared in eight games for New York, hauling in five receptions for 71 yards.

Being part of four different offenses over the course of three months made it hard for him to contribute on the field in 2018. But with a full offseason to familiarize himself with quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Pat Shurmur, Coleman figured to have the opportunity to take on a bigger role in New York with three-time Pro Bowler Odell Beckham Jr. now in Cleveland.

However, his season is now over before it could ever get started.

It's been a tough start to training camp for the Giants' receiving corps. Sterling Shepard suffered a fractured left thumb on Thursday and is week-to-week. Shurmur said Friday that Shepard "will be back soon," as his injury will not require surgery. 

New York will now rely more heavily on 2014 Pro Bowler Golden Tate, who signed a four-year, $37.5 million contract earlier this offseason. Second-year running back Saquon Barkley—who had 91 receptions for 721 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie—also will continue to be a key part of the passing attack moving forward.

Meanwhile, rookies Darius Slayton and Reggie White Jr. figure to have increased opportunities in the wake of the injuries.