The Giants have lost one of their top special-teamers for the 2020 season, placing wide receiver Cody Core on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon suffered during Tuesday's practice.
Although a wide receiver in name, Core earned a two-year, $4 million extension this past offseason based on his special teams prowess; one of the better gunners in the league, Core had eight tackles (six solo) on special teams last year and was a key factor in downing punts.
Per ESPN's Next Gen Stats, Core recorded five of the top 10 speeds among all Giants players in 2019, including the fastest time at 21.93 MPH.
Originally a sixth-round draft choice of the Bengals in 2016, Core was claimed by the Giants off waivers last September and also contributed a little bit on offense, catching three balls for 28 yards.
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