New York Giants starting linebacker Micah McFadden was carted off the field and ruled out with a leg/foot injury suffered in the first quarter of Sunday's season opener against the Washington Commanders .

McFadden was injured while making a tackle on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels . His right leg was placed in an air cast, and he was taken off the field on a cart. He waved to the crowd as he exited to gracious applause.

McFadden was replaced by second-year linebacker Darius Muasau . The Commanders immediately took advantage, finding tight end Zach Ertz matched against Muasau for a touchdown on the very next play.

The Giants originally selected McFadden in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft. He became a full-time starter in 2023.

McFadden had started 14 games each o

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