The New York Giants suffered a big blow when starting cornerback Terrell Thomas tore his ACL after colliding with a teammate with 22 seconds left in the first half of Monday’s exhibition game, likely ending the defensive back’s season.

The other Giants took the injury awfully hard. “When we found out, most of us had tears in our eyes,” said safety Deon Grant. “Just to see the work he put in this offseason and seeing his confidence level and what he’d been doing in training camp, it bothered us more than just a regular injury.”

“You hear the news, it kind of devastates you because I think he was primed for a Pro Bowl year,” said defensive end Justin Tuck. “The timing couldn’t be worse for him [since he's in a contract year and will be a free agent next season]. Obviously, he’s looking for a big payday. My heart goes out to him.”

This isn’t the first injury the Giants have suffered in their secondary. This year’s first-round pick, cornerback Prince Amukamara, broke his foot in his second practice. He could possibly be on the field as early as Week 4 to help fill the void left by the injury to Thomas.

“We can’t hang our heads on the season,” said safety Antrel Rolle. “I don’t know … I don’t like to use the word ‘cursed’ or things of that nature. We’ll find a way. Somehow.”

written by Chalk \\ tags: Antrel Rolle, Deon Grant, Giants, Justin Tuck, Prince Amukamara, Terrell Thomas, Terrell Thomas injury