Tyrone Tracy Jr. Headed to IR: Fantasy Fallout for the Giants Backfield

The New York Giants are placing running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Giants GM Joe Schoen made the announcement at his Tuesday bye week press conference and indicated Tracy is expected to return this season — but no specific timeline was given.

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Tracy has been a limited contributor in 2026, playing just 15 percent of offensive snaps across seven games while posting 55 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and five catches for 54 yards with an additional TD. He's also been a special teams fixture at 41 percent of those snaps. The IR move ends his near-term fantasy value entirely — check your league's IR rules for roster management, but don't hold him expecting a quick return.

Cam Skattebo

Skattebo is the name to target here. He's already the clear lead back on the Giants' depth chart and has averaged 18.2 touches and 55.3 percent of offensive snaps across seven games this season — so Tracy's IR move confirms and cements a role Skattebo largely already held. The caveat: Skattebo himself is listed as questionable, so monitor his status heading into Week 8. If he suits up, lock him in as a volume-based RB2 or better, especially in PPR formats (points per reception) where his 2.2 catches per game add floor.

Devin Singletary

Singletary is the next name worth a waiver wire (the weekly process of claiming unowned players) look. He's logged 32.8 percent snap share across four games with 6.5 touches per outing — a clear change-of-pace role behind Skattebo. If Skattebo's questionable tag becomes a true absence, Singletary would be next in line for a meaningful workload. Even in a backup capacity, he has enough pass-catching usage (2.7 receptions per game) to be a dart throw in deeper leagues.

The Giants are on bye this week, which gives you time to make the waiver move without urgency — but Skattebo's questionable status means acting sooner rather than later is smart in case that injury news develops before your waiver deadline.