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Victor Cruz off crutches, on track for opener

Victor Cruz, Troy Polamalu, William Gay

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) splits Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) and William Gay (22) after taking a pass from quarter back Eli Manning in first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Cruz turned the play into a 57-yard touchdown and the Giants went on to win 18-13. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Victor Cruz isn’t dancing quite yet, but it will be easier for him without the boot and crutches.

According to Conor Orr of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Giants wide receiver has ditched the protective boot he was wearing as he rehabs his injured heel.

From my understanding he’s getting better but it’s certainly not tomorrow morning,” Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Monday, when asked when Cruz would practice.

Cruz bruised his heel two weeks ago, and is targeting the regular season opener against the Cowboys for his return, with every indication that he should be able to.