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Giants Rookie T.J. Moore Suffers Severe Right-Leg Injury After Pick-Six in Preseason Finale

The undrafted cornerback from Mercer was carted off in the fourth quarter with no official diagnosis announced.

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Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6), center, looks on with teammates are medical staff tend to cornerback TJ Moore (30) after an injury during the second half against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Moore returned an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter, capping his most impactful preseason performance.
  • The injury occurred on punt coverage with 3:49 remaining as his right leg bent awkwardly, and trainers immobilized the leg on the field.
  • Quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart helped Moore onto the cart, according to the New York Daily News’ Pat Leonard.
  • Moore signaled a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was taken to the locker room, and his recovery timeline remains unclear.
  • New York defeated New England 42-10 at MetLife Stadium, with roster cuts due Tuesday leaving Moore’s status unresolved.