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New York Giants WR Cody Core hits season-ending IR with Achilles tear

It didn’t take long for the New York Giants to experience their first major injury-related blow of the year.

According to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, wide receiver and special teams weapon Cody Core will be landing on season-ending injured reserve. Core apparently suffered a torn Achilles when running a route during Tuesday’s practice in East Rutherford.

Giants make it official: Special teams ace Cody Core is on season-ending injured reserve with a torn Achilles.
Got hurt running a route late in Tuesday’s practice.

— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) August 19, 2020

Core was entering his second season with the Giants and one that was to be very crucial in his career.