McFadden’s 107 tackles in 14 games last season cemented him as the Giants’ steady run-stopper and a quietly influential defender. In 2025, he’s chasing a starter’s role and a contract extension, insisting that open eyes come from consistent, high-standard play rather than external praise.

The Giants’ defense surrounds him with Dexter Lawrence II, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Bobby Okereke, Paulson Adebo, and Abdul Carter, forming a more formidable front and back end as they claw back toward respectability. McFadden’s leadership and continued productivity sit at the center of a squad hoping to bolster the run defense and elevate the entire unit.