DARIUS MUASAU NEWS

Cleared to return Week 15 Muasau (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Muasau was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the second-year pro has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. His return will likely result in Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck) reverting to a rotational role at inside linebacker.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Giants activated Muasau (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Muasau has been sidelined for the past four games but is closer to making his return. While he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Washington, the 24-year-old should resume his role as backup inside linebacker if he manages to suit up.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return from IR Muasau (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was able to log full participation in all three sessions this week. The return of the inside linebacker could be a needle-mover for this Giants defense, especially with the potential absence of Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck/knee).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Muasau (ankle), who remains on IR, was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and is already participating in full, which seemly gives him a realistic chance to be activated from IR in time for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders. Once back in action, Muasau will stand to bump Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles down the depth chart at inside linebacker.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Giants officially designated Muasau (ankle) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Muasau's 21-day practice window is now open, and if the Giants do not move him to the active roster in that span, he will need to remain on IR the rest of the season. The linebacker suffered an ankle injury in the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, leaving Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles with more snaps at inside linebacker. The 2024 sixth-round pick could return as early as Week 15 against the Commanders.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve The Giants placed Muasau (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears due to an ankle injury he sustained against the 49ers in Week 9. His placement on IR means he'll be required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 15 against the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 14 the earliest he can return. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles is in line to start at inside linebacker alongside Bobby Okereke due to Muasau and Micah McFadden (foot) both being on IR.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 10 Muasau (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The second-year linebacker from UCLA sustained an ankle injury in the Week 9 loss to the 49ers and was unable to practice all week. He's been an important part of the Giants' defense this season, recording 32 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over eight appearances. With both Muasau and Micah McFadden (ankle, IR) sidelined in Week 10, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles will likely play increased snaps with New York's first-team defense.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Muasau (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau suffered an ankle injury during the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, and he finished that contest with four tackles (two solo). The injury was severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's practice, and he'll have two more opportunities to log at least a limited session ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles would be in line to start at inside linebacker if Muasau is not cleared to play Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Giants get dominated in all phases as they drop to 2-7 with a 34-24 loss to 49ers

Dropped passes on offense, missed tackles on defense and a comedy of errors on special teams added up to the New York Giants' third consecutive loss

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers run all over the Giants on the way to winning 34-24

Christian McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Mac Jones, rushed for another score and the San Francisco 49ers got back on track by running all over the New York Giants on the wa...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Done for Week 9 Muasau (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau was injured in the first half and was ruled out just after halftime. He'll finish Week 9 with four tackles (two solo). Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has stepped into Muasau's role at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Muasau has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The inside linebacker recorded four tackles (two solo) before leaving the contest. Zaire Barnes, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Neville Hewitt could all see more action in his absence.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Records six stops in Week 7 Muasau finished Sunday's loss to the Broncos with six tackles (three solo).

Impact Muasau tied for third on New York in tackles in the defeat. He logged his biggest workload of the campaign, posting a 90 percent defensive snap share. The second-year linebacker has posted 26 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, through six games this season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first career sack vs. Philly Muasau tallied one solo tackle during the Giants' 34-17 win over the Eagles on Thursday.

Impact Muasau played 35 of 57 defensive snaps (61.4 percent) during Thursday's win, and he was credited with the first sack of his NFL career when he took down Jalen Hurts behind the line of scrimmage early in the second quarter. Muasau is up to 20 tackles (11 solo) through five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol Muasau (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

Impact The 2024 sixth-round pick from UCLA missed the Giants' Week 3 loss to the Chiefs due to a concussion sustained the week prior, but he's since cleared protocol and is ready to return Sunday. Muasau has logged three total tackles across 77 total snaps (61 on defense, 17 on special teams) this season. Now healthy, he's expected to start at right inside linebacker against Los Angeles in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Muasau (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau's full participation in Thursday's practice indicates that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol after being limited in Wednesday's session. He'll need to pass the league's protocol in order to be cleared to play in Sunday's home clash against the Chargers. Muasau was diagnosed with a concussion during the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering from concussion Muasau (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau was held out of practice all of last week after sustaining a concussion in Week 2 at Dallas, so his activity Wednesday is a positive step towards potentially returning to game action in Week 4. He'll need to fully clear concussion protocol Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Muasau (concussion/eye) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Muasau didn't practice all week after sustaining a concussion in the Giants' Week 2 overtime loss to the Cowboys, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. The second-year pro from UCLA has played 56 defensive snaps through two games, recording three total tackles. In his absence, Swayze Bozeman is expected to start at inside linebacker in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start

The New York Giants are the only team the Kansas City Chiefs have not defeated on the road

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Giants score more, but they are 0-2 going into their home opener against the Chiefs

The New York Giants looked like an entirely different team in their 40-37 overtime loss at Dallas than their season opener when they scored just six points

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Aubrey ends wild Prescott-Wilson duel with FG as time expires in OT as Cowboys top Giants 40-37

Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired in overtime after a tying 64-yarder to end regulation, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 40-37 in a thrilli...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Out with concussion Muasau has been ruled out for the rest of the Giants' matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday due to a concussion, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The inside linebacker took a hit to his helmet in the third quarter. Muasau recorded one solo tackle before exiting. Chris Board should be next in line to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Getting checked for concussion Muasau is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Muasau took a hit to the helmet while on defense in the third quarter, and he's been checked on by medical trainers for a concussion. Chris Board will likely see increased work at middle linebacker for as long as Muasau is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Giants claim Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in Jets' loss, place Micah McFadden on IR

The New York Giants have claimed wide receiver and return specialist Xavier Gipson off waivers from the Jets

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

ILB Darius Muasau on stepping in for Micah McFadden Inside linebacker Darius Muasau speaks to the media after practice Wednesday at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

SEPTEMBER 10 • GIANTS.COM