New York Giants starting linebacker Micah McFadden will have surgery on his foot and miss "significant time," a source confirmed to ESPN.

McFadden is likely to return at some point this season, the source said.

McFadden was injured Sunday while making a tackle on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels . His right leg was placed in an air cast, and he was taken off the field on a cart.

He was replaced Sunday by second-year linebacker Darius Muasau , who now will step into a bigger role in McFadden's absence.

On Sunday, the Commanders immediately took advantage when Muasau replaced McFadden as Daniels found tight end Zach Ertz matched against Muasau for a touchdown on the next play.

The Giants originally selected McFadden in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft. He

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