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