The good news for Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz this summer has been that he’s experienced no problems with his right knee after tearing his patellar tendon last season.
The bad news is that another injury has kept him from practicing for the last week. Cruz called his right calf injury minor last week and said he expected to be back at practice on Tuesday, but the day came and went without Cruz getting on the field with his teammates. He maintains that it’s not a major concern, but that hasn’t convinced coach Tom Coughlin.
“I’m concerned,” Coughlin said, via the New York Post. “Obviously there were a few slotted [practice] spots there that didn’t take place. I would like to see him get out there and be able to stay out there. That’s what our real intent is.”
Coughlin said Cruz could play this Saturday against the Jets, although it seems unlikely since the coach wants Cruz to “have X number of days practicing” before playing in a game and there’s only a couple of days of practice before that game. Whether he plays in preseason or not, Cruz is convinced he’ll be ready to face the Cowboys in Week One although the Giants will likely remain concerned until Cruz proves he can practice all week and play in a game without any leg injuries holding him back.
