Former Longhorn Mykkele Thompson was a surprise draft pick of the New York Giants. Thompson’s storybook season came to an abrupt end when he was injured in the Giants’ opening preseason game. He is expected to miss the entire 2015 season. We wish him well and a speedy recovery.
Giants rookie defensive back Mykkele Thompson was carted off the field during Friday’s preseason game against the Bengals with an Achilles injury, per Nj.com.
Thompson was injured on a punt play in the second quarter.
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