Micah McFadden suffered a foot injury during the New York Giants ’ season opener. The fourth-year linebacker is facing a lengthy absence as a result.

McFadden is set to miss a “significant” portion of the 2025 campaign, as first reported by Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network . Surgery is now on tap, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan adds . McFadden is considered likely to return at some point this season, per Raanan.

Even so, losing the 25-year-old will deal a blow to New York’s defense. McFadden played a rotational role during his rookie season before becoming a full-time starter the following year. His snap share jumped once more in 2024, reaching 75%. Another impactful campaign was expected in McFadden’s case for this season, the final one of his rookie contract.

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