Giants OLB Vernon expected to miss 2-4 weeks

New York Giants pass rusher Olivier Vernon suffered a high-ankle sprain during practice on Sunday and could miss up to one month.

Vernon left the field on a cart after an apparent ankle injury, and X-rays came back negative for a major injury, according to multiple reports.

After practice, Giants coach Pat Shurmur said Vernon got his feet tangled with blockers and was evaluated for the injury. Vernon did not seem to be in significant pain.

Vernon, who played at the University of Miami, is entering his third season with New York, but it is his first season as a linebacker in the 3-4 base system installed by new defensive coordinator James Bettcher.

Vernon had 37 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles in 12 games for the Giants in 2017.

Vernon, 27, started his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before signing a five-year, $85 million contract with the Giants in March 2016.

Kareem Martin, Connor Barwin, and third-round draft pick Lorenzo Carter are New York's other outside linebackers.

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