Giants LB Vernon injures ankle; X-rays negative

[August 27, 2018]    New York Giants linebacker Olivier Vernon left Sunday's practice on a cart after an apparent ankle injury, and X-rays came back negative for a major injury, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson.

After practice, Giants coach Pat Shurmur said Vernon got his feet tangled with blockers and was evaluated for the injury. Vernon did not seem to be in significant pain.

The next step is to wait for an MRI to show whether he has avoided a serious or nagging injury, and to establish a timeline for when he might return.

Vernon, who played at the University of Miami, is entering his third season with New York, but it is his first season as a linebacker in the 3-4 base system installed by new defensive coordinator James Bettcher.

Vernon had 37 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles in 12 games for the Giants in 2017.

Vernon, 27, started his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before signing a five-year, $85 million contract with the Giants in March 2016.

Kareem Martin, Connor Barwin and third-round draft pick Lorenzo Carter are New York's other outside linebackers.

--Field Level Media

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