MICAH MCFADDEN NEWS

Not ready to return from IR Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Friday that McFadden (foot) is not ready to return from the injured reserve list, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was placed on IR and underwent foot surgery after sustaining an injury in the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Commanders. While he remains sidelined, Darius Muasau (ankle) and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles are expected to have expanded roles on New York's defense.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Giants claim Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in Jets' loss, place Micah McFadden on IR

The New York Giants have claimed wide receiver and return specialist Xavier Gipson off waivers from the Jets

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Giants claim WR Xavier Gipson off waivers; ILB Micah McFadden placed on injured reserve The Giants have claimed wide receiver and kick returner Xavier Gipson off waivers and placed inside linebacker Micah McFadden on injured res...

SEPTEMBER 11 • GIANTS.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Giants placed McFadden (foot) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact McFadden suffered a foot injury during the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Commanders, which is severe enough to require surgery. McFadden's placement on IR means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return Week 6 against the Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 9. Darius Muasau played 38 defensive snaps in Week 1 and will likely start at inside linebacker alongside Bobby Okereke while McFadden is recovering from his procedure.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott takes 13-game winning streak against Giants into Cowboys' home opener

The Dallas Cowboys have an eight-game winning streak over the New York Giants going in Sunday's meeting of NFC East rivals

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

New York Giants injury report: Latest on Malik Nabers, Dexter Lawrence, Micah McFadden and more for Week 2 The New York Giants started the season with a 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

ILB Darius Muasau on stepping in for Micah McFadden Inside linebacker Darius Muasau speaks to the media after practice Wednesday at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

SEPTEMBER 10 • GIANTS.COM

Out for Week 2 Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Wednesday that McFadden (foot) won't play in the Giants' Week 2 matchup against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports...

Impact This news comes as no surprise, as McFadden's foot injury will require surgery, and he was expected to miss "significant time." While McFadden remains sidelined Sunday, Darius Muasau is expected to start alongside Bobby Okereke in New York's inside linebacker corps.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Giants LB Micah McFadden (foot) to miss significant time New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden will miss significant time this season after injuring his right foot in the first quarter of the s...

SEPTEMBER 10 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Giants LB Micah McFadden (foot) to miss significant time Deadspin | Reports: Giants LB Micah McFadden (foot) to miss significant time

SEPTEMBER 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Undergoing surgery on foot McFadden is expected to miss "significant time" due to a foot injury that will require surgery, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McFadden was carted off the field during the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Commanders. It was initially reported as a leg injury, and while X-rays on his leg came back negative, further tests revealed a significant foot injury that will require the 2022 fifth-rounder to undergo surgery. It's a significant loss to the Giants' defense, as McFadden led the team with 107 combined tackles across 14 regular-season games in 2024. Darius Muasau ended up playing 38 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss and figures to start alongside Bobby Okereke at inside linebacker for as long as McFadden is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Latest Micah McFadden injury update is exactly what Giants didn't want to hear The New York Giants' offense looked as bad as everyone expected in their 2025 season opener, highlighting that this defense needs to play at...

SEPTEMBER 9 • GMENHQ.COM

Micah McFadden to miss significant time in brutal Giants injury twist It’s a disappointing twist for the Giants, who avoided the worst-case scenario when X-rays Sunday ruled out the initial fear for a broken le...

SEPTEMBER 9 • NYPOST.COM

Russell Wilson will remain the Giants' starting QB going into Week 2

Coach Brian Daboll says Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their second game of the season Sunday at Dallas

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win

Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Deebo Samuel scored in his Washington debut, and the Commanders kept the New York Giants out of the end zone in a 21-6 victory

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

X-rays come back negative McFadden suffered a leg injury during Sunday's game against the Commanders, but it appears he did not suffer any structural damage, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact McFadden appeared to suffer a severe leg injury, as he had to be carted off the field, but early X-rays have come back negative. That's good news for the Giants and the 2022 fifth-rounder, but he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury and whether he has a chance to play against the Cowboys in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays come back negative McFadden suffered a leg injury during Sunday's game against the Commanders, but it appears he did not suffer any structural damage, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact McFadden appeared to suffer a severe leg injury after he was carted off the field, but early X-rays have come back negative. That's good news for the Giants and the 2022 fifth-rounder, but he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury and whether he has a chance at playing against the Cowboys in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday McFadden (lower leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact McFadden had to be carted off the field after injuring his leg while tackling Austin Ekeler in the first quarter, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. With McFadden done for the day, Darius Muasau and Chris Board are the top candidates to work with the first-team defense at inside linebacker alongside Bobby Okereke.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday McFadden (lower leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact McFadden had to be carted off the field after injuring his leg while tackling Austin Ekeler in the first quarter, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. With McFadden done for the day, Darius Muasau and Chris Board are the top candidates to work with the first-team defense at inside linebacker alongside Bobby Okereke.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Former sixth-round pick Darius Muasau forcing way into Giants linebacker mix The Giants return starting inside linebackers Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden, but he has supporters inside the building who think he has a...

AUGUST 5 • NYPOST.COM

For Brian Burns, his NY Giants presence on the practice field is all about perspective Of Giants teammate Brian Burns, Micah McFadden: 'When there's something that needs to be said, he's one of the persons who will step up and...

AUGUST 5 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

ILB Micah McFadden: Run defense will be 'a major focus for us' Micah McFadden speaks to the media after Day 3 of Training Camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Facility.

JULY 25 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Huddle | Linebackers On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by inside linebackers Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Dyontae Johnson,...

JULY 17 • GIANTS.COM

Healthy to begin OTAs McFadden (neck) has been practicing with the Giants' first-team defense in OTAs, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact McFadden missed the final two games of the 2024 season, but the starting linebacker has returned to full health to begin offseason team activities. In addition to featuring in the base defense, McFadden was part of the Giants' dime package in practice. He has exceeded 100 tackles in each of the past two seasons.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 18 finale McFadden (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact McFadden will miss his second straight game to close out the season, so Darius Muasau and Ty Summers should again see the majority of the linebacker snaps against Philadelphia. McFadden's season comes to a close having recorded a career-best 107 tackles (60 solo), including eight TFLs and 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 14 games, all starts. The 25-year-old linebacker has one year remaining on his rookie deal in 2025.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE