Giants' Micah McFadden: Double-digit tackles in loss
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McFadden made 10 tackles (five solo) in the Giants' 24-21 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.
McFadden logged one tackle for loss in the contest. The starting inside linebacker assisted the Giants in holding the Commanders to 3.2 yards per carry and no rushing touchdowns in the game.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Tallies first sack of 2026
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McFadden recorded nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery during the Giants' 19-11 win over the Eagles in Week 9.
McFadden jumped on a fumble caused by Arvell Reese's sack of Joe Milton early in the second quarter, and McFadden logged a sack of his own -- his first of the 2026 regular season -- early in the third. The fifth-year pro has accumulated 19 total tackles over his last two games, which has coincided with his move to a starting role due to Tremaine Edmunds (chest) being on injured reserve.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Steps up as starter during Week 7 win
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McFadden notched 10 tackles (all solo) in Sunday's 27-21 overtime win against the Texans.
Among McFadden's 10 stops were two tackles for loss. The veteran linebacker had logged only three defensive snaps while serving primarily on special teams before Sunday, but he stepped into a starting role and played every one of the Giants' defensive snaps against Houston. It appears McFadden is going to be the replacement for inside linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who landed on IR due to a chest injury last week.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Full participant Wednesday
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Dan Salomone of the Giants' official siteMcFadden (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
McFadden missed the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Rams due to a neck injury. The linebacker was not able to log more than a limited practice session in the Week 2 build-up to Monday Night Football, a benchmark McFadden has already surpassed in Week 3 with his full session Wednesday. The 26-year-old should be healthy enough to suit up for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Won't play in Week 2
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McFadden (neck) is inactive for Monday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
McFadden was limited in practice all week by a neck injury, but he's ultimately been ruled out for Monday's game after going through pregame warmups. He played solely on special teams during the Giants' Week 1 win over the Cowboys, but his absence means Jack Kelly will be the primary depth option at inside linebacker behind Tremaine Edmunds and rookie first-rounder Arvell Reese. McFadden's next chance to play is Week 3 against the Titans on Sept. 27.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Staying in New York
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McFadden (foot) signed a one-year deal to return to the Giants on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
The 26-year-old from Indiana missed the Giants' final 16 games in 2025 due to a foot injury that required surgery, though his new deal to remain in New York suggests he's moved past the issue. McFadden has been one of the Giants' most reliable tacklers since entering the league in 2022, recording 267 total tackles, including 6.0 sacks, and five passes defensed during his first three regular seasons. Now fully healthy, he's expected to remain an integral part of New York's linebacker unit ahead of next season.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Progressing well postsurgery
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McFadden started running on the field last week as he makes his way back from Lisfranc surgery for the foot injury he suffered in Week 1, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
McFadden could potentially return to practice this week, marking the first practice for the linebacker since he suffered his injury in the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Commanders. It's unclear how far the linebacker has to progress to make his return before the season's end, but things appear to be trending up for the 2022 fifth-round pick.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Not ready to return from IR
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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.
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.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Placed on injured reserve
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The Giants placed McFadden (foot) on injured reserve Thursday.
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.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Out for Week 2
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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.
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.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Undergoing surgery on foot
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McFadden is expected to miss "significant time" due to a foot injury that will require surgery, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Out for Week 18 finale
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McFadden (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Misses Wednesday's practice
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McFadden (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
McFadden was sidelined for the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts due to a neck injury sustained the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP likely suggests he's in jeopardy of missing additional time. The Indiana product almost certainly needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in the Week 18 divisional matchup against the Eagles.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Racks up 11 stops in defeat
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McFadden tallied 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's Week 12 loss to Tampa Bay.
McFadden recorded his third double-digit tackle total of the season and his second over his past three games. The linebacker's 11 stops were second on New York on Sunday behind only rookie Tyler Nubin's 12. McFadden dealt with a heel injury at the end of the week and entered Sunday deemed questionable to suit up, but he appeared to be fine and was active on defense for the Giants.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Dealing with heel injury
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McFadden (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
McFadden popped up on the Giants' injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice due to a heel issue, putting his status for Week 12 in question, although the linebacker told Dan Duggan of The Athletic he expects to play. If McFadden is sidelined Sunday, Ty Summers and Darius Muasau (hamstring) are likely to see increased work with the Giants' first-team defense.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Ties for team lead in stops Week 4
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McFadden registered eight tackles (five solo), including one for loss, in Thursday's defeat against Dallas.
McFadden was a limited practice participant to begin the week due to a back injury, but he was able to suit up for the Thursday night game and logged 75 percent of New York's defensive snaps. After not seeing the field Week 1, McFadden has started each of the Giants' three games since and has averaged nine tackles while tallying 1.5 sacks during that span.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Suiting up Thursday night
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McFadden (back) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
McFadden sustained a back injury during the Giants' Week 3 win over the Browns, but after a week of limited practice sessions, he'll suit up Thursday night. Expect the 24-year-old to start alongside Bobby Okereke as part of the Giants' top inside linebacker duo in Week 4.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Limited on Monday's estimation
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McFadden (back) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
McFadden exited and returned to Sunday's win over the Browns due to a back injury, recording six total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, while playing 48 defensive snaps. His participation Tuesday and Wednesday will likely provide a better indication of whether the third-year linebacker will be able to suit up for Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Cowboys.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Questionable to return Sunday
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McFadden is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a back injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
McFadden walked off the field with training staff following a tackle on Jerome Ford. Ty Summers and Darius Muasau are candidates to see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Bobby Okereke while McFadden is sidelined.
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Giants' Micah McFadden: Racks up 13 stops Week 2
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McFadden tallied 13 tackles (seven solo), including one sack, in a loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
McFadden didn't see the field Week 1 against Minnesota, but he got the start Sunday with Darius Muasau out with a knee injury. McFadden took advantage of the opportunity with a team-leading tackle total that included a third-quarter sack of Jayden Daniels. McFadden did briefly leave the game with an injury in the second quarter, but he was able to return and finish out the contest. It remains to be seen how he'll be used moving forward, and Muasau's injury status could certainly play a part in McFadden's snap count.
