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Giants’ top tackler Edmunds (chest) done for year, source says

Giants linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will miss the rest of the season with a torn chest muscle, a source told ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Edmunds leads the team with 50 tackles and wore the green dot to make the calls on defense.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:57 PM
Giants’ top tackler Edmunds (chest) done for year, source says
Key Things to Know
  • Giants middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is out for the season with a torn chest muscle.
  • Edmunds suffered the injury during the final plays of New York's 34-27 loss to the Saints.
  • Outside linebacker Chauncey Golston is also out for the season after suffering a neck injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Giants middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is out for the remainder of the season due to a torn chest muscle, according to an ESPN source. Edmunds suffered the injury during the final plays of Sunday's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The team also revealed outside linebacker Chauncey Golston will miss the rest of the season after landing on injured reserve with a neck injury.

Edmunds led the defense with 50 tackles, shared the team lead with two sacks, and served as the green-dot defensive caller. Veteran Micah McFadden will replace him in the starting lineup and take over play-calling duties under defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

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