Bryce Ford-Wheaton Injury News & Updates
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Placed on injured reserve
The Giants placed Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton will miss the entire 2025 season after tearing his Achilles during Sunday's practice, and he'll focus on being fully healthy for the 2026 campaign. He played in 14 regular-season games in 2024 and mostly served on special teams, so his absence gives players like Zach Pascal and Ihmir Smith-Marsette a better shot at making the Giants' 53-man roster at the end of training camp.
Jul 27, 2025
Tears Achilles in practice Sunday
Ford-Wheaton suffered a torn Achilles during the Giants' practice Sunday, Dan Duggan of The Athleticreports.
ANALYSIS
The leg injury that led to Ford-Wheaton being carted off the field has now been diagnosed as a torn Achilles. The 25-year-old will likely be forced to miss the entirety of upcoming season and will shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 campaign.
Jul 27, 2025
Suffers leg injury
Ford-Wheaton suffered a leg injury during the Giants' practice Sunday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton reportedly went down on a non-contact injury while on offense and eventually had to be carted off the field. If the 2023 undrafted free agent ends up being forced to miss an extended period of time, the team could be without one of their top special-teams contributors for a portion of the regular season.
Jan 3, 2025
Playing in Week 18
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old wideout began the Giants' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions due to a shoulder injury sustained in early December. Ford-Wheaton then upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's recovered from the issue enough to suit up in Week 18. The West Virginia product has almost strictly played on special teams this season and is expected to reprise that role in Sunday's divisional matchup.
Jan 2, 2025
Limited in Thursday's practice
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton has been limited in the first two practices of the week due to a shoulder injury that he played through in the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts. He would avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Eagles if he were to fully participate in Friday's practice. Ford-Wheaton has been mostly limited to special teams across 13 regular-season games.
Jan 1, 2025
Logs limited session Wednesday
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old played through a shoulder injury in the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts, and Wednesday's limited practice session suggests he's still nursing the issue. Ford-Wheaton's participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up in Week 18, when the Giants travel to Philadelphia.
Dec 13, 2024
Good to go Sunday
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens and is expected to play, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie has played just two offensive snaps all season, but he's a fixture on special teams for the Giants, logging five tackles (four solo) across 10 contests.
Dec 12, 2024
Limited at practice
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Giants' practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton appears to be dealing with a shoulder injury to open the week, limiting his ability to fully participate at the team's practice. The wide receiver will look to increase his participation at Friday's final practice of the week ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens.
Nov 24, 2024
Active Sunday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The depth wide receiver and special-teamer missed the Giants' last two games with the injury but was able to practice on a limited basis in the week leading up to this game. Ford-Wheaton has played on two offensive snaps and 143 special-teams snaps in 2024. He has yet to catch a pass this season.
Nov 22, 2024
Questionable for Sunday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton has missed each of the Giants' last two games due to an Achilles injury; however, he practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and has a chance to suit up Sunday. The Giants will be without a key special-teamer (143 special-teams snaps) if Ford-Wheaton is forced to miss his third consecutive game in Week 12.
Nov 20, 2024
Limited Wednesday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton has been sidelined for each of the Giants' last two games, and Wednesday's limited session suggests that the team's Week 11 bye wasn't enough time for him to recover from his Achilles issue. The 24-year-old's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can return for the Giants' Week 12 matchup against the Buccaneers.
Nov 8, 2024
Out versus Carolina
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton will miss his second consecutive contest. He's a fixture on special teams for the Giants but has no offensive role, having played just two snaps on that side of the ball.
Nov 7, 2024
Absent again Thursday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton was inactive for last Sunday's loss to the Commanders with the same injury, and he's now been listed as DNP in back-to-back days to start this practice week. He's played just two offensive snaps this season but is a fixture on special teams for New York.
Nov 6, 2024
Won't practice Wednesday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton tried to play through his Achilles issue in Week 8 but was unable to finish the game, and then he sat out entirely in Week 9. Now his status for Week 10 is in jeopardy, and he'll likely need to practice to some extent Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday.
Nov 3, 2024
Inactive for Week 9
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Ford-Wheaton will be in street clothes after drawing a doubtful tag. He played through the Achilles issue during the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Steelers, but he may have suffered a setback, as he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday of Week 9 prep. Ford-Wheaton's absence shouldn't impact the Giants' offense, as he's played only two offensive snaps in seven appearances, but he is one of the team's top special-teams players.
Nov 1, 2024
Doubtful for Sunday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton was able to play through his Achilles issue in the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Steelers, but he was held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting that his injury may have worsened. If Ford-Wheaton can't play in Week 9 as expected, the Giants will be without one of their top special-teams aces.
Oct 30, 2024
Still nursing injury
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton played through his Achilles injury in the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Steelers, failing to record a stat across 23 special-teams snaps. Wednesday's DNP is likely precautionary; however, if he can't upgrade to at least limited work Thursday or Friday, he could be in jeopardy of missing the Giants' Week 9 matchup against the Commanders.
Oct 25, 2024
Full go Friday
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton upgraded from limited work Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his Achilles injury. Now that the West Virginia product has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Giants' top special-teams aces in Week 8.
Oct 24, 2024
Now dealing with Achilles injury
Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton was able to play through a shoulder injury during the Giants' Week 7 loss to the Eagles, during which he played 30 snaps on special teams and one on offense. He appears to have picked up an Achilles injury during the loss, however, and his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his ability to play Monday against the Steelers.
Oct 18, 2024
Past shoulder issue
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after opening the week with two limited sessions, suggesting he's moved past his shoulder issue in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect the West Virginia product to play strictly on special teams in Week 7.
Oct 16, 2024
Opens week with limited work
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton played 25 special-teams snaps and failed to record a stat before sustaining a shoulder injury in the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Bengals. HIs participation Thursday and Friday will provide the best indication of whether he can suit up in Week 7, when the Giants host the Eagles.
Oct 12, 2024
Ruled out for SNF
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton has been active for all five of the Giants' games this season, though he has played only two total offensive snaps. He managed a limited practice Friday, so it's possible that he'll be able to return in Week 7.
Aug 9, 2024
Clear of knee injury
Ford-Wheaton (knee) played 26 offensive snaps in Thursday's preseason win over the Lions, catching one of two targets for six yards.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton hyperextended his knee during practice last Friday, but he recovered from the injury quickly and was able to lead New York's wideouts with 26 snaps on offense against Detroit. His lone catch came in the third quarter on a short pass, though he did draw a defensive pass-interference penalty on another play. Ford-Wheaton is attempting to secure a spot as a depth receiver on the 53-man roster after missing all of last season due to a torn ACL.
Aug 3, 2024
Hyperextends knee
Ford-Wheaton hyperextended his knee at Friday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
There is no word on the severity of Ford-Wheaton injury at this time. A return to training camp sooner than later would be beneficial for the young pass catcher, as he is competing against a plethora of receivers for a spot on the 53-man roster. He spent his entire rookie campaign on New York's injured reserve due to an ACL tear. It is unclear if this current injury is on the same knee.
Jul 31, 2024
Returns to practice
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) was spotted participating in Wednesday's camp session, Vincent Carchietta of The Clayton News-Daily reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton missed time earlier in the offseason with a shoulder issue, but it now appears that he's moved past the injury. With Ford-Wheaton back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the Giants' wide receiver room.
Jun 14, 2024
Dealing with AC sprain
Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) suffered an AC sprain during Tuesday's minicamp practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton missed the entire 2023 season while rehabbing from a torn ACL, and while it appears he's completed rehab on his knee, the second-year pro is now dealing with a new injury. Coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that he hopes every player on the Giants' roster will be ready for training camp, though, so Ford-Wheaton should be on track to return by late July.
May 23, 2024
Full go at team OTAs
Ford-Wheaton (knee) was an active participant at the Giants' team OTAs this week, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton missed the entirety of last season after suffering a torn ACL in the preseason, but he now looks to be all set to return to the field in 2024. The wide receiver joined New York as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after a senior campaign with West Virginia in which he secured 62 receptions for 675 yards and seven touchdowns and he'll attempt to crack the Giants' active roster in order to make his NFL debut this year.
Aug 27, 2023
Heads to IR
Ford-Wheaton (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton suffered a torn ACL in Saturday's preseason contest against the Jets. The West Virginia product joined the team as an undrafted free agent earlier in the spring. He'll now focus on his recovery and earning another NFL opportunity in 2024.
Aug 26, 2023
Out Saturday
Ford-Wheaton (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason game against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton will now have missed all three preseason games. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Giants in March. Raanan notes that Ford-Wheaton had a good chance at making the 53-man roster as a special teams player but his continued absence puts that at jeopardy.
Apr 30, 2023
Heading to New York
Ford-Wheaton is expected to sign with the Giants as an undrafted free agent, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ford-Wheaton started in all 12 games last season at West Virginia, posting 62 catches for 675 yards and seven touchdowns. He led the team in receiving and was named second-team All-Big 12 for the 2022 campaign. Ford-Wheaton showed elite athletic ability during the combine, posting a 4.38 40-yard dash time and 41 inches on the vertical jump. He will need to work on his route running, but his athletic profile makes him a high-level developmental NFL prospect.
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