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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants' lineup has suffered yet another massive blow with wide receiver Steve Smith having to undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Smith underwent an MRI to his left knee on Tuesday. The Giants announced that he suffered an articular cartilage injury, the result of him being awkwardly tackled from behind in Monday's victory over the Vikings.
Smith's surgery has not been scheduled yet. He had just returned from a four-game layoff due to a partially torn pectoral muscle.
"Steve will not be able to play anymore," coach Tom Coughlin said. "I feel bad for Steve. He fights his way back and then [suffers] this injury. Our entire thoughts for the team are with Steve. First news was it may have been a hamstring or that type of injury."
Smith had 48 receptions for 529 yards and three touchdowns after making the Pro Bowl the previous season.
Meanwhile, No. 3 receiver Mario Manningham suffered a hip flexor injury against the Vikings on Monday.
"He does have an issue," Coughlin said of Manningham. "Hopefully he will make progress and hopefully he will be able to go [in practice] tomorrow."
The Giants placed linebacker Clint Sintim on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and signed defensive end Alex Hall to the roster. The Giants also added linebacker Kenny Ingram to the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Joe Joseph.
Smith underwent an MRI to his left knee on Tuesday. The Giants announced that he suffered an articular cartilage injury, the result of him being awkwardly tackled from behind in Monday's victory over the Vikings.
Smith's surgery has not been scheduled yet. He had just returned from a four-game layoff due to a partially torn pectoral muscle.
"Steve will not be able to play anymore," coach Tom Coughlin said. "I feel bad for Steve. He fights his way back and then [suffers] this injury. Our entire thoughts for the team are with Steve. First news was it may have been a hamstring or that type of injury."
Smith had 48 receptions for 529 yards and three touchdowns after making the Pro Bowl the previous season.
Meanwhile, No. 3 receiver Mario Manningham suffered a hip flexor injury against the Vikings on Monday.
"He does have an issue," Coughlin said of Manningham. "Hopefully he will make progress and hopefully he will be able to go [in practice] tomorrow."
The Giants placed linebacker Clint Sintim on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and signed defensive end Alex Hall to the roster. The Giants also added linebacker Kenny Ingram to the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Joe Joseph.
