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Injury Foot
Est. Return 12/1/2025
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Giants were active this offseason, adding to the defense in both the trenches and secondary. However, they largely left their linebacker corps alone due to the strong combination of McFadden and Bobby Okereke. McFadden has seen his defensive role progressively increase in each of his three pro seasons, which has been earned primarily due to his role as a run stuffer. A neck injury robbed him of the final two games in 2024 and is likely the major reason he's being overlooked as an IDP option as we enter 2025. Nevertheless, he enters training camp fully healthy after participating in offseason practices, and he also showcased some improved ability to get after the quarterback in 2024 - another reason to believe another step forward is on the way in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $4.02 million contract with the Giants in May of 2022.
Not ready to return from IR
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McFadden built upon a strong finish to his rookie campaign to nail down a starting role in his second season, and he finished third on New York with 101 tackles, which included a team-high-tying 12 tackles for loss. The 2022 fifth-round draft pick has two years remaining on his rookie deal, and New York figures to reap the benefits of McFadden's very affordable contract as they pair him with Bobby Okereke to field a formidable linebacker duo.
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Placed on injured reserve
The Giants placed McFadden (foot) on injured reserve Thursday.
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Out for Week 2
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.
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Undergoing surgery on foot
McFadden is expected to miss "significant time" due to a foot injury that will require surgery, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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X-rays come back negative
McFadden suffered a leg injury during Sunday's game against the Commanders, but it appears he did not suffer any structural damage, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return Sunday
McFadden (lower leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Hoping to return in 2025
McFadden is hoping to return at some point in the 2025 season after recovering from foot surgery, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
McFadden is set to undergo foot surgery in the coming days, with the Giants saying he'll miss "significant time." Darius Muasau is set to take on a significant role at linebacker in McFadden's absence.
McFadden is set to undergo foot surgery in the coming days, with the Giants saying he'll miss "significant time." Darius Muasau is set to take on a significant role at linebacker in McFadden's absence.