McClain could miss a far amount of time after suffering a stinger in Wednesday's practice, Art Stapleton of The Record reports.

McClain was sidelined for nine contests spanning the 2012 and 2013 seasons due to a spinal cord contusion. Diagnosed with spinal stenosis during that stretch, the fear always existed that another injury could afflict his playing career. There's no indication that the current concern is of that order of magnitude, but the Giants' LB depth may have taken a hit early in training camp.

McClain (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.

McClain ranks as the Giants' leading tackler with 108 (68 solo), but the remainder of his line (2.5 sacks and one forced fumble) is somewhat sparse. Nonetheless, IDP owners should continue to rely upon his services.

McClain (knee) is active for Sunday's game in St. Louis, the Giants' official site reports.

Since assuming duty as the Giants' starting middle linebacker for good in Week 9, McClain has notched at least six tackles in six of seven outings, totaling 61 (41 solo) in all to go with two sacks and one forced fumble. As a result, he should continue to be utilized in IDP formats.

With Jon Beason out for the year, McClain should take over as the team's primary starting middle linebacker.

McClain should be a decent source of tackles in deeper IDP leagues.

McClain will start at middle linebacker during Sunday's game against the Falcons, ESPN reports.

McClain will receive a third straight start at middle linebacker, as veteran teammate Jon Beason continues to struggle with a toe injury. Through four games, McClain ranks second on the Giants' defense with 24 tackles (12 solo).

McClain started at middle linebacker Sunday, led the team with 11 tackles and added half a sack.

Jon Beason could return soon, but McClain becomes a useful IDP if Beason can't make it back by Thursday night.

McClain could see work at middle linebacker with Jon Beason out.

Mark Herzlich saw snaps at the position after Beason went down Sunday, but didn't play especially well. Should McClain fill the role, he'd be a decent source of tackles in deeper IDP leagues.

X-rays on Giants SLB Jameel McClain's foot came back negative.

However, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports McClain could undergo an MRI on Wednesday. For now, the Giants are saying McClain is simply dealing with "soreness" after being carted off the practice field on Tuesday. The G-Men can ill afford McClain's injury to be serious with Jon Beason (foot) on the shelf.

Giants DC Perry Fewell said the team signed LB Jameel McClain partly as insurance against an injury to LB Jon Beason.

Fewell said the Giants brought McClain in to start at outside 'backer, but they also viewed him as a player who could step in for Beason in the event of an injury. The insurance policy paid of quickly, as Beason injured his foot during OTAs and is now questionable for the start of the season. McClain may be able to play middle linebacker, but he is an underwhelming option. The Giants need Beason to get healthy quickly.

Jameel McClain is penciled in as one of the Giants starting outside linebackers.

McClain inked a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the G-Men last month. After MLB Jon Beason's re-signing, McClain will flank him at one of the outside spots. Spencer Paysinger and Jacquian Williams will compete on the opposite side. Other than possibly Beason, there's no IDP value here whatsoever.

Giants agreed to terms with LB Jameel McClain.

The Titans remain interested in free agent ILB Jameel McClain.

Free agent ILB Jameel McClain will visit the Vikings.

McClain has already visited the Giants and Bills, and is believed to be at the Medowlands on Thursday. He'd help man the middle in Minnesota.

Free agent ILB Jameel McClain will visit the Giants.

McClain is visiting the Bills on Wednesday but plans to make the trip east to the Meadowlands. The soon-to-be 29-year-old played all over the second level of the defense for the Ravens during his time with Baltimore. He'd ideally play the middle. If the Giants re-sign free agent MLB Jon Beason, McClain could play outside.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, free agent ILB Jameel McClain is set to visit the Bills on Wednesday.

Rapoport added McClain has other visits scheduled as well. McClain came back from a spinal injury in 2012 to play 10 games for the Ravens last season. He has never been an above average linebacker, but has 55 games of starting experience and should not break the bank. McClain is our No. 11 free agent inside linebacker.

Ravens informed ILB Jameel McClain of his release.

According to reporter Jeff Zrebiec, FB Vonta Leach will also be cut loose. Both players had already been identified as candidates for release. The moves clear approximately $4.95 million in cap space. McClain put 10 ordinary games on film last season after returning from a spinal cord injury, but has 55 games of starting experience. He's unlikely to draw interest as a starter in the first wave of free agency, but could be viewed as a cheaper option once the big names are signed. McClain has never graded out positively as a starter in Pro Football Focus' ratings.

The Ravens are expected to release ILB Jameel McClain.

Baltimore would clear $3.2 million in cap space by releasing McClain. McClain suffered a spinal cord injury in Week 14 of the 2012 season but was activated in October and made ten starts for the Ravens, registering 52 tackles. However, he's not a playmaker, and the Ravens have 2013 second-round pick Arthur Brown waiting in the wings at inside linebacker.

Jameel McClain will start at inside linebacker in Sunday's game against the Browns.

Playing for the first time since sustaining a spinal cord injury in Week 14 of last season, McClain had six tackles in Week 7. He's come out of the bye healthy and will start ahead of Josh Bynes. Expect some kind of rotation initially.

Ravens activated ILB Jameel McClain (neck) from the reserve/PUP list.

McClain was cleared to resume practicing Wednesday and is officially listed as probable for Week 7. He'll likely be used in a situational role in his season debut against the Steelers. The Ravens waived TE Billy Bajema for the third straight week in a corresponding move.

Ravens ILB Jameel McClain (neck, PUP) returned to practice Wednesday.

McClain was cleared to resume practicing for the first time since suffering a spinal cord injury in Week 14 of last season. A three-year starter, he'll likely be returning to a situational role if he's added to the active roster. "We're going to practice McClain today," coach John Harbaugh said. "Do not know what that means for this week, next week, or the week after. We have to make a decision about whether we put him on the 53-man roster. So we'll just have to see how it goes."