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Giants Huddle | Inside Linebackers On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by the Giants' inside linebackers Darius Muasau and Micah McFadden to...

JULY 13 • GIANTS.COM

John Harbaugh's arrival may be disappointing Giants draft pick's saving grace There's no way to sugarcoat it. New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau has been abysmal in his first two seasons with the team. A sixth-ro...

JULY 7 • GMENHQ.COM

Darius Muasau Enters Year Three Looking to Secure His Roster Spot The Giants' third-year linebacker must prove his value on special teams and in a rotational role.

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Participates in OTAs Muasau (ankle) participated in Thursday's offseason program.

Impact Muasau suffered an ankle injury in the season finale, but there are no lingering issues to start the offseason program. Muasau stacked up 51 tackles (24 solo) and 1.0 sacks through 12 games in 2025. With the addition of fifth-overall pick Arvell Reese and free-agent acquisition Tremaine Edmunds, Muasau will compete for a depth role heading into the 2026 campaign.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21 • GMENHQ.COM

Absorbs significant role in Year 2 Muasau (ankle) started 11 of the 12 games in which he played in 2025, totaling 51 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) and one defensed pass.

Impact Muasau began the campaign in a rotational role, but Micah McFadden suffered a foot injury in Week 1 and never returned to game action, leaving the former with a starting role. Muasau dealt with injuries as well -- he spent four games on IR due to an ankle injury and also sat out one contest early in the campaign due to a concussion -- but he typically logged defensive snap counts north of 60 percent when he was healthy. Muasau suffered an ankle injury in Week 18, and it's unclear if it's an issue that will affect his availability for OTAs. He has two years remaining on his rookie contract and should play a role on defense for the Giants next year, though whether or not he'll continue to start could depend on the health of the team's other inside linebackers.

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Questionable to return Sunday Muasau (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau exited Sunday's contest with an ankle injury, and it's up in the air whether he'll be able to get back onto the field in Week 18. With the Giants mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, they may opt to play things safe with their linebacker.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in return Muasau totaled nine tackles (three solo) during the Giants' loss versus the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Muasau spent the last five weeks on injured reserve due to an ankle injury but had a strong outing in his return, compiling a team-high nine tackles. With Micah McFadden still out following foot surgery, Muasau should continue to serve as one of the Giants' starting inside linebackers alongside Bobby Okereke during the Week 16 matchup against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Week 15 Muasau (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Muasau was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the second-year pro has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. His return will likely result in Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck) reverting to a rotational role at inside linebacker.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Giants activated Muasau (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Muasau has been sidelined for the past four games but is closer to making his return. While he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Washington, the 24-year-old should resume his role as backup inside linebacker if he manages to suit up.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return from IR Muasau (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was able to log full participation in all three sessions this week. The return of the inside linebacker could be a needle-mover for this Giants defense, especially with the potential absence of Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck/knee).

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Muasau (ankle), who remains on IR, was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and is already participating in full, which seemly gives him a realistic chance to be activated from IR in time for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders. Once back in action, Muasau will stand to bump Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles down the depth chart at inside linebacker.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Giants officially designated Muasau (ankle) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Muasau's 21-day practice window is now open, and if the Giants do not move him to the active roster in that span, he will need to remain on IR the rest of the season. The linebacker suffered an ankle injury in the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, leaving Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles with more snaps at inside linebacker. The 2024 sixth-round pick could return as early as Week 15 against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve The Giants placed Muasau (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears due to an ankle injury he sustained against the 49ers in Week 9. His placement on IR means he'll be required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 15 against the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 14 the earliest he can return. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles is in line to start at inside linebacker alongside Bobby Okereke due to Muasau and Micah McFadden (foot) both being on IR.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 10 Muasau (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The second-year linebacker from UCLA sustained an ankle injury in the Week 9 loss to the 49ers and was unable to practice all week. He's been an important part of the Giants' defense this season, recording 32 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over eight appearances. With both Muasau and Micah McFadden (ankle, IR) sidelined in Week 10, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles will likely play increased snaps with New York's first-team defense.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Muasau (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau suffered an ankle injury during the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, and he finished that contest with four tackles (two solo). The injury was severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's practice, and he'll have two more opportunities to log at least a limited session ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles would be in line to start at inside linebacker if Muasau is not cleared to play Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for Week 9 Muasau (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau was injured in the first half and was ruled out just after halftime. He'll finish Week 9 with four tackles (two solo). Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has stepped into Muasau's role at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Muasau has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The inside linebacker recorded four tackles (two solo) before leaving the contest. Zaire Barnes, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Neville Hewitt could all see more action in his absence.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records six stops in Week 7 Muasau finished Sunday's loss to the Broncos with six tackles (three solo).

Impact Muasau tied for third on New York in tackles in the defeat. He logged his biggest workload of the campaign, posting a 90 percent defensive snap share. The second-year linebacker has posted 26 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, through six games this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first career sack vs. Philly Muasau tallied one solo tackle during the Giants' 34-17 win over the Eagles on Thursday.

Impact Muasau played 35 of 57 defensive snaps (61.4 percent) during Thursday's win, and he was credited with the first sack of his NFL career when he took down Jalen Hurts behind the line of scrimmage early in the second quarter. Muasau is up to 20 tackles (11 solo) through five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol Muasau (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

Impact The 2024 sixth-round pick from UCLA missed the Giants' Week 3 loss to the Chiefs due to a concussion sustained the week prior, but he's since cleared protocol and is ready to return Sunday. Muasau has logged three total tackles across 77 total snaps (61 on defense, 17 on special teams) this season. Now healthy, he's expected to start at right inside linebacker against Los Angeles in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Muasau (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau's full participation in Thursday's practice indicates that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol after being limited in Wednesday's session. He'll need to pass the league's protocol in order to be cleared to play in Sunday's home clash against the Chargers. Muasau was diagnosed with a concussion during the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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