Dec 7, 2008; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Brian Witherspoon (38) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) on a kick return during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

Just 30 minutes into a new season CB Brian Witherspoon was carted off the field with what appears to be an ACL injury. Witherspoon, who was returning to football after tearing his ACL last year,  was performing individual drills and was said to be playing very well when he went down with an injury to his surgically repaired knee.

Witherspoon was very excited about making a comeback to football after a year out. He seemed to be a lock to make the 53 man roster. Dominic Hixon who himself is returning after 2 ACL injuries called it “devastating”

With what appears to be another devastating injury on a DB on only the first day of OTA’s I hope there is not a repeat of last year. That could make for a very long year after such a great run to a title. The trainers have their work cut out for them.

ESPN NY’s Ohm Youngmisuk sums it up:

So Giants lose Brian Witherspoon (ACL) and T. Thomas (ACL) all in one night. Witherspoon hurt his knee on a return, was having a good camp

The Giants dominated in their win to the tune of 41-13, but at the same time are decimated at corner depth to the tune of -4. Time to open up the wallet, Jerry Reese, and throw some money at the situation before things get worse.

Mike Garafolo points out that former Eagle Lito Sheppard could make the most economical sense. The full list of CB free agents with a shot according to Garafolo in a separate post are as follows:

Kelvin Hayden
Randall Gay
Lito Sheppard
Tye Hill
Brian Williams
Will Blackmon*
D.J. Johnson*

Blackmon is injured, but he does know the defense a bit. You’d have to think any of the veteran guys at the top of the list would be worth working out though…. but perhaps they’re available for good reason. Dare to dream, anyway.