Tyrone Tracy’s Offseason Focus on Grip Strength

Tyrone Tracy is gearing up for the offseason by zeroing in on some big companies to help enhance his skills.

In just their second year, the Giants have experienced a solid rookie season, especially in filling the void left by Saquon Barkley. Tracy managed to rack up 839 rushing yards and five touchdowns, although he did have some issues with fumbles—five in 17 games, to be exact.

Hoping to improve his grip, Tracy turned to Amazon.

This fifth-round pick has made a significant shift from his position as a wide receiver to focusing on grip reinforcement equipment. He shared with reporters on Thursday that he’s using a device from the online retailer to address one of his key weaknesses.

“First of all, it starts on the football field. Whenever I have the ball, it’s crucial to hold it properly,” Tracy explained, elaborating on how he’s tackling ball security. “I got a grip reinforcement device from Amazon that I use every night to help with that.”

Interestingly, his initiative has caught the eye of not just NFL fans but also Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy. He took to social media to express support for Tracy, stating, “As a huge fan of #NYG, I just want to say we’re here for you, Tyrone.”

Grip strength tools are versatile; they are beneficial for injury rehabilitation as well as for improving hand, finger, and wrist strength. These devices typically have adjustable resistance ranging from 10 to 100 pounds or even more.

If Tracy can make strides in this area, it could significantly boost the Giants’ rushing game.

Last season, he also played a role as a receiver, accumulating 284 yards on 38 receptions.

“When you look at all the great running backs, they’re consistent from year to year,” Tracy noted. “That’s what I aspire to be. I want to be recognized as one of the great Giants running backs. It all begins with maintaining consistency and practicing diligently every day.”