Overview
- Follow-up testing confirmed the starting linebacker needs right-foot surgery and will be sidelined for a significant stretch, with reporting indicating hope he returns this season.
- McFadden was carted off during the Week 1 loss in Washington and had his lower right leg placed in an aircast before leaving the game.
- Initial X-rays at the stadium showed no fracture, but subsequent evaluations led to the decision for surgery.
- Rookie Darius Muasau replaced McFadden, posted a 30.0 Pro Football Focus grade, and was targeted on a Jayden Daniels touchdown to Zach Ertz, underscoring the drop-off behind Bobby Okereke.
- Coach Brian Daboll ruled McFadden out for Week 2 against Dallas, and the Giants could consider injured reserve and possible reinforcements via free agency or practice-squad moves.