New York Giants starting linebacker Micah McFadden will undergo foot surgery and will be out for a considerable period, sources confirmed.<\/p>\n
McFadden is expected to return at some point this season.<\/p>\n
The injury occurred on Sunday while making a tackle on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. After the play, his right leg was immobilized with an orthopedic boot and he had to be taken off the field on a cart.<\/p>\n
Darius Muasau, second-year linebacker, took his place on the field. The Commanders took advantage of the situation immediately, with Daniels connecting with tight end Zach Ertz for a touchdown on the next play, after being matched up with Muasau.<\/p>\n
McFadden was selected by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft. He became a full-time starter in 2023.<\/p>\n
In the previous two seasons, McFadden started in 14 games. He accumulated over 100 tackles in each of those years, including a personal record of 107 last season.<\/p>\n
Your rookie contract is scheduled to expire at the end of this season.<\/p>\n
The news of McFadden’s injury and his time away was initially reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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