McFadden Stays with Giants on One-Year Deal

0:00It's March 4th for the NFL. Let's get into it. New York Giants linebacker Michael McFadden is staying put and not hunting for a big payday in free agency this offseason. He's focused on earning a one-year deal to show what he can do after a tough injury last season. That foot injury happened in week one against the Washington commanders on September 7th, 2025, knocking him out for the final. 16 games in a 21-6 loss. McFadden wrapped up his four-year rookie contract worth $4,000,000 that he signed back in 2022. He stepped up as a full-time starter in 2023, playing all 14 games that year and racking up four sacks, one interception, and six. Passes defense over the next two seasons. The Giants started the offseason with just $2,000,000 in salary cap space. That changed when they released defensive captain Bobby Okareki on Tuesday. Being up $9 million, believing them thinner at inside. Linebacker.

1:00Now with more room under the cap, McFadden gets his shot to rebuild his value on a short-term deal while the team sorts out its linebacker needs. This episode is supported by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.