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Micah McFadden injury update: What happened to the New York Giants linebacker?
Giants LB Micah McFadden left Sunday’s game vs Commanders with a leg injury after colliding with Austin Ekeler. He was carted off in the 1st quarter.
Micah McFadden, the New York Giants linebacker, suffered a leg injury in the game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The incident happened in the 1st quarter of the game on Sunday at the Northwest Stadium in Maryland.
As McFadden was tackling Austin Ekeler, they collided. McFadden stayed down with what seemed like a serious injury. Later, he had to be carted off. Here's a video of the incident.
What Happened To Micah McFadden?
Micah McFadden's right ankle was seriously injured, as the broadcast showed him lying on the ground, and seemingly in a lot of pain. Pat Leonard of the New York Daily reported that the McFadden's lower right leg was air casted as he was being carted into the locker room.
As of now, the Giants have not provided an update on the linebackers as the primary treatment continues for McFadden. This story will be updated when the franchise provides details on McFadden.
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Giants Depth Chart: Defense In Trouble After McFadden Injury
The injury to Micah McFadden is a significant blow to the Giants' defense, as McFadden was the only LB for the New York franchise. They started the season visibly short-staffed on defense, and the cracks seemed to appear in Week 1 itself.
The Giants are now left with just Darius Muasau and Bobby Okereke, both of whom were on the field after McFadden was injured. The Giants will be in a pickle if either of them were to get injured, assuming that the injury to McFadden keeps him away for a few weeks.
