Giants Edge Rusher Victor Dimukeje Tears Pectoral, Faces Months Out

New York Giants edge rusher Victor Dimukeje is expected to miss significant time after tearing his pectoral muscle during offseason workouts, with a typical recovery timeline of 4-6 months following surgery. Dimukeje, who signed a one-year deal with the Giants this offseason after four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, was brought in to provide depth following the departure of Azeez Ojulari. Despite the injury setback, the Giants maintain a strong edge rushing group with players like Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Chauncey Golston, and rookie Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Dimukeje’s injury dampens hopes for his first season in New York, where he had shown promise with a solid 18% quarterback pressure rate last year with Arizona. Originally a sixth-round pick by the Cardinals in 2021, Dimukeje appeared in 55 games for Arizona, compiling 67 tackles and 4 sacks over four seasons. The Giants anticipate that the injury will push Dimukeje’s return timeline through the summer, possibly affecting part of the 2025 season.