Pro Football Rumors
Bryce Ford-Wheaton missed his rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he has once again been dealt a major injury blow. The Giants receiver/special teamer went down in practice today and observers feared an Achilles tear would be revealed after further testing.
That injury has indeed been confirmed, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. The news marks a highly unfortunate development for Ford-Wheaton, who will in all likelihood miss all of the coming campaign. The former UDFA managed to play 14 games in 2024, his lone healthy NFL campaign to date.
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Ford-Wheaton saw only a pair of snaps on offense last season, but he made his presence known on special teams. The 25-year-old handled a 78% snap share in the third phase, and he was in position to do the same in 2025 provided he survived roster cuts. Instead, his attention will once again turn to a lengthy rehab process.
The Giants’ receiver room will once again have the likes of Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt in place. Those holdovers are joined in training camp by a number of contenders for an spot on the end of the roster, including free agent signing Zach Pascal. Today’s news will not impact New York’s offensive plans, but the Giants’ special teams units will be shorthanded moving forward.
Ford-Wheaton is on track for restricted free agency next offseason. This injury obviously decreases his chances of being tendered in 2026 and thus adds uncertainty to his Giants future.
