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Giants LB Micah McFadden Carted Off With Leg Injury Early in Week 1 vs. Commanders

The Giants await an official update on the starting linebacker’s leg injury.

Overview

  • McFadden was injured in the first quarter when his leg appeared to get caught while tackling Austin Ekeler on Washington’s second drive.
  • He was carted off the field with his right leg in an air cast after several early tackles.
  • Two plays after the injury, Jayden Daniels threw a seven-yard touchdown to Zach Ertz for a 7-0 Commanders lead.
  • The fourth-year pro out of Indiana starts at inside linebacker and had been a key piece of the Giants’ defense.
  • Live reports documented the cart off, and no official diagnosis or timetable had been announced as the situation remained developing.