Malik Nabers Injury News & Updates
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Surgery completed
Nabers underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The star wideout sustained the major knee injury in a Sept. 28 win over the Chargers, but he had been completing a "prehab" program over the past month before finally going under the knife Tuesday. He's scheduled to be discharged from the hospital Wednesday and will be able to immediately begin what's expected to be an extended rehab process. Given that he suffered his knee injury early in the season, the 22-year-old is expected to be back to full health in advance of the 2026 campaign.
Oct 26, 2025
Surgery set for upcoming week
Nabers is scheduled to undergo surgery later this upcoming week to repair the torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Though Nabers sustained the non-contact injury during a Sept. 28 win over the Chargers in Week 4, he needed one month to let the swelling in his knee subside and complete a rehab program before heading in for surgery. Assuming Nabers' upcoming procedure goes as planned, he's expected to be back to full strength for the start of the 2026 season. Before suffering the knee injury, the 22-year-old wideout played only a handful of snaps with rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart, who made his first NFL start Week 4 in place of the struggling Russell Wilson after the latter directed the offense for the first three games of the season.
Oct 4, 2025
Scheduled for surgery
Nabers will undergo surgery next week to repair a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers tore both his ACL and meniscus during the second quarter of the Giants' Week 4 win over the Chargers. Schefter adds that the time off will allow Nabers to also recover from a partially torn labrum and turf toe, and the 2024 first-rounder is expected to return for the start of training camp in July of 2026. Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt and tight end Theo Johnson are expected to be the primary targets of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in Nabers' absence.
Sep 29, 2025
Lands on IR
Nabers (knee) has been placed on IR by the Giants, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Salomone also relayed earlier Monday that coach Brian Daboll confirmed Nabers will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. With Nabers officially on IR, Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt are poised to lead the teams' WR corps going forward, with Beaux Collins and Gunner Olszewski also available to mix in. In any case, losing the talented 2024 first-rounder for the rest of the campaign is a huge loss for a New York offense now helmed by rookie QB Jaxson Dart. Given the timing of his injury, Nabers -- who is expected to undergo surgery in the coming weeks, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN -- has a chance to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, though the Giants have yet to outline a estimated timetable for his recovery.
Sep 29, 2025
ACL tear confirmed
Nabers (knee) has been confirmed to have suffered a season-ending torn right ACL tear as the result of his MRI on Monday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
Nabers suffered the injury while attempting to make a leaping grab on a deep pass attempt from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart during Sunday's upset win over the Chargers. His injury is a brutal blow to both Dart's development and New York's passing game as a whole, which will now turn to Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Jalin Hyatt as starters in three-wide sets, as well as offer further opportunities for tight end Theo Johnson. The Giants have yet to officially confirm the severity of Nabers' injury, but the second-year wideout is expected to land on IR in short order.
Sep 28, 2025
MRI to determine fate
Nabers is slated for an MRI on his right knee Monday to determine if he indeed suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
In the process of attempting to haul in a deep pass from rookie QB Jaxson Dart in the second quarter, Nabers grabbed at his right knee and remained on the turf for a spell before being carted off the field. The Giants ruled out Nabers after halftime, and Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported not long afterward that the wide receiver was believed to have suffered an ACL tear. If the diagnosis is confirmed, Nabers will finish his second pro campaign with an 18-271-2 line on 35 targets in three contests.
Sep 28, 2025
Torn ACL feared
Nabers is believed to have suffered a torn ACL Sunday against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, with testing on his knee no doubt slated to occur. If the injury is as serious as feared, it would be a massive blow to the Giants' offense.
Sep 28, 2025
Ruled out of Sunday's game
Coach Brian Daboll said Nabers (knee) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Chargers, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
While attempting to make a leaping catch down the sideline in the second quarter, Nabers clutched at his knee and stayed on the turf before being carted to the locker room. The nature of the injury hasn't been revealed, but he'll finish Week 4 with two catches (on three targets) for 20 yards.
Sep 28, 2025
Gets carted off field
Nabers was carted to the locker room due to an apparent right knee injury during Sunday's game against the Chargers, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers stayed down on the ground while grabbing at his knee after he attempted to make a leaping grab down the sideline. Considering he needed a cart to leave the field, there's a decent chance his Week 4 is over.
Sep 26, 2025
Cleared to play
Nabers (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
He's played through one injury or another in nearly every game since entering the NFL, with concussion protocol being the only thing that's actually kept him off the field or limited his snaps so far. Nabers should be busy again this Sunday in Jaxson Dart's first NFL start.
Sep 25, 2025
Gets back to limited Thursday
Nabers (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers made a brief exit in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs when he broke up a deep shot from QB Russell Wilson in the end zone that left the wide receiver in pain on the turf for a spell. He followed up Wednesday's lack of activity with some drills Thursday and now has one more chance to practice this week before the Giants potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chargers. If Nabers is able to suit up this weekend, he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart.
Sep 25, 2025
Will practice Thursday
Coach Brian Daboll said Nabers (back) will practice Thursday, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It remains to be seen whether Nabers will be limited or full, but it's good news nonetheless after the star wideout logged a DNP on Wednesday. Nabers is tied for third in the NFL with 32 targets through three games, and only Puka Nacua (333), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (323) and Ricky Pearsall (281) have more receiving yards than Nabers' 251.
Sep 24, 2025
Sitting out practice Wednesday
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Nabers (back) will not participate in practice, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers appears to simply be missing practice for maintenance-related reasons, as Daboll didn't deem it necessary to get into any specifics about the star wideout's current absence, though it's at least worth noting that Nabers left the game briefly Sunday after coming down hard after breaking up a potential interception. He's been managing back tightness since the preseason but hasn't faced any workload limitations on gamedays. Nabers posted a dud in Week 3 against the Chiefs, securing just two of seven targets for 13 yards, but there's a chance that New York's decision to bench Russell Wilson for rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart could provide the sort of spark this passing game needs.
Sep 22, 2025
Struggles in primetime
Nabers recorded two receptions on seven targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
The Giants were unable to replicate their offensive success from Week 2, which led to a very disappointing showing for Nabers. Many of his seven targets came in highly contested situations on passes that were nearly uncatchable, though he was finally schemed two short receptions in the fourth quarter. Nabers' talent isn't in question, but performances like this will happen occasionally given the current state of the Giants' offense.
Sep 14, 2025
Massive numbers in OT loss
Nabers caught nine of 13 targets for 167 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 40-37 overtime loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Russell Wilson turned back the clock with a performance reminiscent of his best days in Seattle, and Nabers was his main target, catching a 29-yard TD in the second quarter and a 48-yard score with just 25 seconds left in the fourth that appeared to have won the game for the Giants, before Brandon Aubrey booted a ridiculous 64-yard field goal as time expired to send it to OT. Nabers has seen 25 targets through two games from Wilson, turning that volume into a 14-238-2 line, but he may not face a secondary as weak as Dallas' current unit for the rest of the season. The sixth overall pick in the 2024 Draft will look to prove he's matchup-proof in Week 3 against Kansas City.
Sep 11, 2025
Slated for full practice
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that Nabers (back) will be a full practice participant Thursday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers opened Week 2 prep Wednesday as a limited participant while he managed some back tightness, which had previously cropped up in training camp before rearing its head again last Friday. Despite being held out of drills in the final Week 1 practice session, Nabers headed into last Sunday's game against the Commanders without an injury designation and played 64 of 68 offensive snaps in the 21-6 loss en route to a 5-71-0 receiving line on 12 targets. The second-year wideout appears to have emerged from the season opener without any setbacks, so his limitations Wednesday were most likely maintenance-related. Nabers should be ready to handle a full workload and will be locked in as quarterback Russell Wilson's top target for this Sunday's game in Dallas.
Sep 10, 2025
Limited Wednesday
Giants coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Nabers (back) will be limited in practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers' practice reps simply seem to be being managed, as he was limited in practice last Friday before being fully cleared to suit up for New York's 21-6 loss to the Commanders, in which he secured five of 12 targets for 71 yards. There's not yet any reason to believe that Nabers' status for Week 2 against the Cowboys on Sunday is truly in any jeopardy. The state of the Giants' passing game is a larger concern for Nabers, as Russell Wilson managed just 168 passing yards on 37 attempts Week 1. Nabers' playmaking ability and target volume will assist in keeping his fantasy value stable, but while Wilson has been confirmed as the starter again Week 2, if this offense doesn't improve quickly a shift under center to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart may happen sooner than later.
Sep 7, 2025
Turns 12 targets into 71 yards
Nabers caught five of 12 targets for 71 yards in Sunday's 21-6 loss to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Nabers caught only two of five first-half targets for 23 yards as Russell Wilson mustered only 58 passing yards in his first half as the Giants' quarterback. Things didn't get much better for the Giants on offense in the second half, though the cream rose to the top with Nabers finishing as the team leader in targets and receiving yards. New York doesn't seem to have upgraded at the quarterback position with the switch from Daniel Jones to Wilson, but it may not be long until Nabers is catching passes from rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart if things don't pick up offensively. Wilson will remain the starting quarterback in Week 2 at Dallas.
Sep 5, 2025
Clear for Week 1
Nabers (back) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers tended to a number of health concerns during training camp and the preseason, notably back tightness that plagued him most recently. The Giants even held him out of drills Friday due to the injury, as coach Brian Daboll told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. In the end, though, Nabers will be available as the top target for starting QB Russell Wilson as he looks to build upon the 109-1,204-7 line on 170 targets he put together as a rookie last season.
Sep 5, 2025
Dealing with back tightness
Coach Brian Daboll noted that the Giants will "back down" on Nabers at Friday's practice, with the wideout dealing with some back tightness, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
While it looks like Nabers will be limited to some degree at Friady's practice, Daboll downplayed the issue, noting of the star wideout, "he'll be all right." In any case, Friday's final practice/injury report will determine whether Nabers approaches Sunday's season opener against the Commanders with an injury designation or not.
Sep 3, 2025
Avoids practice report
Nabers (toe/shoulder/back) wasn't listed on the Giants' first Week 1 injury report Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers thus will be available to the Giants offense Sunday at Washington after contending with multiple health concerns throughout the offseason and training camp, namely back tightness that sidelined him until Aug. 19. Last Wednesday, he told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that the issue was "a minor thing" and wasn't going to be a problem moving forward, which has come to pass. In two matchups with the Commanders last season, Nabers combined for 19 catches (on 29 targets) for 186 yards and one touchdown.
Aug 27, 2025
Downplays back issue
Nabers (toe/shoulder) said Wednesday that the back injury that sidelined him the last few weeks was "a minor thing" and shouldn't be an issue moving forward, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers dealt with numerous health concerns in recent months, sitting out the offseason program due to a toe injury that stemmed from college and also bothered him during a standout rookie season, then suffering a shoulder injury early in training camp before tightness in his back popped up. He didn't play at all during the preseason, but he returned to practice last Monday and appeared to have no limitations while running at Wednesday's session. Afterward, he said, "Yeah, I feel like I'm always ready. When it's game time and those lights are on, I believe my body's going to turn it on." Next Wednesday's injury report will reveal whether or not Nabers has any limitations ahead of a Week 1 road matchup with the Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Aug 19, 2025
Returns to practice Tuesday
Giants coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Nabers (toe/shoulder/back) will participate in practice, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll indicated Nabers will be limited, but it's nonetheless encouraging to see the second-year pro back on the field. A lingering toe issue caused Nabers to miss time earlier this summer, and he then suffered a shoulder injury landing hard at training camp, and has more recently been held out due to a minor back injury. Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports that the team still fully expects Nabers to be ready for Week 1 against the Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 7, but that he will not suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Patriots.
Aug 17, 2025
Also working through back issue
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Nabers (toe/shoulder) has been held out of practice while working through a minor back injury.
ANALYSIS
Nabers is also working through a toe injury from spring and a shoulder issue that he suffered during a training camp practice in late July, and he's unlikely to play in the Giants' preseason finale against the Patriots on Thursday. Although Nabers is dealing with multiple injuries, Jordan Raanan of ESPN relays that there are positive signs that the 2024 sixth-overall pick is on track to play in the Giants' regular-season opener against the Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 7. The Giants will play things conservatively with Nabers for the time being, but a return to practice will be crucial for the young wide receiver to build reps and chemistry with Russell Wilson.
Aug 16, 2025
Not dressed to play Saturday
Nabers (toe/shoulder) is present on the sidelines but not dressed to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers appears set to miss a second consecutive preseason contest due to lingering shoulder and toe injuries, while starters Russell Wilson, Darius Slayton (undisclosed), Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt (undisclosed) are all warming up and appear in line to play. The Giants haven't yet expressed any concerns about Nabers' availability for Week 1, but at this stage it remains to be seen if the star second-year pro will be in consideration at all for the team's exhibition finale against New England on Thursday, Aug. 21.
Aug 13, 2025
Remains sidelined Wednesday
Nabers (toe/shoulder) isn't participating in the Giants' joint practice with the Jets on Wednesday, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants have cleared a few players who sat out the team's first preseason game -- including fellow wideout Jalin Hyatt (undisclosed) -- to participate in Wednesday's practice, but Nabers isn't among them. The star receiver hasn't practiced since last Wednesday, and it's unclear at this point if the primary reason is the toe injury that has bothered him throughout the offseason or a shoulder issue that caused him to exit a practice early in late July. Nabers has stated that a limited workload during training camp is "part of the plan," per Dan Duggan and Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic, but head coach Brian Daboll hasn't said much about the wideout's status. It's worth noting that Daboll doesn't typically provide much detail about injuries, so it's hazy at this point when -- or if -- Nabers will get into a preseason contest.
Aug 9, 2025
Not on track to play Saturday
Based on pre-game warmups, Nabers (shoulder) is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Biils, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The same applies to Darius Slayton, who missed practice Thursday with an undisclosed injury. For his part, Nabers has been managing a shoulder issue, so it looks like the the Giants will play it safe with the wideout Saturday. The team's second preseason contest is Aug. 16 against the Jets.
Jul 31, 2025
Returning to practice Thursday
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that Nabers (shoulder) will participate in practice, is "good," and that the team has a plan "that we think is best" for the wide receiver, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll's comments appeared to indicate that Nabers will take part in a limited practice Thursday, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. That's certainly a positive development after the star second-year wideout appeared to suffer a left shoulder injury during Tuesday's session, and especially given the fact that he'd already been managing a lingering toe issue. Expect New York to take a cautious approach to Nabers' recovery, but at such an early stage of training camp minor injuries should have little, if any, impact on his ADP as a first-round selection for 2025 fantasy drafts.
Jul 29, 2025
Injury severity downplayed
The Giants do not believe the shoulder injury that caused Nabers to leave the practice field under his own power early Tuesday to be serious, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers fell on his left shoulder while working as a blocker during a running play in team drills Tuesday, and he left the field with team head trainer Ronnie Barnes under his own power, but the decision to not have him return to practice was reportedly only a precautionary measure. New York has a rest day Wednesday, so Nabers' next chance to retake the practice field will come Thursday. It wouldn't be surprising to see New York take a cautious approach to the star wideout's recovery, and absences at such an early stage of training camp shouldn't be overblown, but Nabers could use all the reps available as he works to build chemistry with a trio of new quarterbacks in Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart.
Jul 29, 2025
Leaves practice early Tuesday
Nabers exited Tuesday's practice session early after appearing to injure his shoulder while blocking on a run play, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers walked off the field under his own power with a trainer, per Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. There aren't any indications that Nabers has sustained any sort of significant injury, with Dan Duggan of The Athletic noting that the second-year wideout may have simply been shaken up, but he at least appears done for the day. The 2024 first-round pick began training camp as a full practice participant, though head coach Brian Daboll has suggested that the toe injury that kept him sidelined throughout OTAs may need to be managed.
Jul 24, 2025
May need to manage toe
Giants coach Brian Daboll suggested Thursday that Nabers' toe could require continued management even though the wideout is practicing at the start of training camp, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers said Wednesday that his toe feels good at the moment but might end up requiring surgery at some point in his career. It's an issue that dates back to college, and while it popped up again toward the end of his rookie season, Nabers nonetheless had 235 receiving yards and three TDs over the final two weeks, making his case as a first-round fantasy pick for 2025. He's mostly going in the second half of the first round now, with ADP reflecting minimal concern (if any) about the toe injury that held him out of spring practices.
Jul 23, 2025
Ready for camp
Nabes (toe) is expected to be a full participant in training camp, with Giants coach Brian Daboll saying Wednesday the wideout is "ready to go," Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers crucially avoided the Giants' injury lists for the start of training camp, after missing a number of spring practices due to an issue with his toe. The toe reportedly has bothered him at times since college, but he didn't miss any games when it popped up as a potential problem at the end of last season, instead putting up 235 receiving yards and three TDs over the final two weeks of a prolific rookie campaign.
Jul 22, 2025
Avoids PUP, NFI lists
Nabers (toe) didn't open training camp on the active/PUP or active/non-football injury list, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers' workload was scaled back during the offseason program due to a toe injury that he dealt with in college and also during his stellar rookie campaign in 2024, when he tallied 109 catches (on 170 targets) for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 regular-season games. There's still a chance that he has some limitations during training camp, likely with the goal to have him as healthy as possible for Week 1. Nabers will be working with a completely new QB room during the upcoming campaign, including veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart.
Jun 18, 2025
No concerns for training camp
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Nabers (toe) will not participate in mandatory minicamp but there are no concerns about his availability for training camp, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers missed spring OTAs and will now also sit out mandatory minicamp due to a toe injury that he reportedly dealt with in college and his rookie season, but which never required him to miss games or undergo an offseason procedure. New York simply appears to be taking a cautious approach to the budding superstar's health, with Daboll saying that the team is confident a rehab plan has been the best thing for Nabers, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv. Daboll wasn't forthcoming with an exact recovery timetable, but the expectation should be that Nabers will be ready to kick off training camp late July as a full participant. Expectations for the 2024 first-rounder are high after he compiled a 109-1,204-7 receiving line (on 170 targets) across 15 regular-season games as a rookie, and any option among new quarterback trio Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart would look like an upgrade over last year's signal-callers.
Jun 12, 2025
Limited to walkthrough
Giants coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that Nabers (toe) is progressing but not quite ready to practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers' toe injury reportedly dates back to college and then bothered him at times during his rookie season, but it isn't anything that led to missed games or required a procedure during the offseason. While yet to practice this spring, he's talking part in a walkthrough Thursday and may be ready for a full workload at the start of training camp in late July. It's unclear if Nabers has a chance to practice next week when the Giants hold mandatory minicamp June 17-19.
May 28, 2025
Nursing toe issue at OTAs
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Nabers (toe) did not participate in OTAs on Wednesday due to an injury that dates back to college, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll specified that Nabers did not have any sort of offseason procedure and simply needs rest due to a toe issue he dealt with both in college and his rookie season, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. The team will take it slow with the 2024 first-rounder, prioritizing his readiness for training camp. After compiling a 109-1,204-7 receiving line on a whopping 170 targets across his 15-game rookie season, Nabers' elite potential makes him a lock to be one of the first wideouts selected off the board in 2025 fantasy drafts. The fact that any or all of current starting favorite Russell Wilson, rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart and veteran backup Jameis Winston could all see time under center for New York this season throws something of a wrench into the mix, but even a quarterback carrousel would represent an upgrade over Nabers' situation last year.
Jan 5, 2025
Finds end zone in finale
Nabers caught five of eight targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The rookie wideout appeared headed for a quiet afternoon until he connected with Drew Lock for a 45-yard score in the fourth quarter. Nabers led all first-year players with 109 receptions in only 15 appearances, turning them into 1,204 yards and seven TDs on 170 targets -- second in the entire NFL in target volume behind Ja'Marr Chase's 175. Those numbers are even more impressive when you factor in the QB turmoil the Giants went through in 2024, and if the team can bring in a new long-term starter this offseason to develop some chemistry with Nabers, he could deliver truly elite numbers across the board in 2025.
Jan 3, 2025
Cleared to play
Nabers (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, pa reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, after playing through the same toe injury last week and putting up a 7-171-2 receiving line against Indianapolis. He'll close out his rookie season against a Philadelphia defense that's arguably been the best in the league this season but likely will be resting a lot of key players this week.
Jan 2, 2025
Still battling toe injury
Nabers was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a toe injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers' name wasn't included Wednesday on the Giants' initial Week 18 injury report, but he had his reps capped Thursday on account of the same toe issue that kept him off the field for two practices a week ago and limited him in another. The rookie wideout ended up carrying a questionable tag into last weekend's 45-33 win over the Colts, but he suited up and finished with seven catches for a career-high 171 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets. The Giants haven't clarified whether Nabers' addition to the injury report Thursday was the result of an aggravation of the toe injury or a matter of maintenance, but either way, his status now bears watching heading into Sunday's season finale at Philadelphia.
Dec 29, 2024
Best game of great rookie season
Nabers caught seven of eight targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 45-33 win over the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Nabers' first catch of the game went for a 31-yard touchdown in the first quarter and raised his season total in receiving yards to exactly 1,000. He racked up 103 yards on four first-half catches, but the rookie's next target didn't come until the fourth quarter. Nabers got his hands on the ball again on a six-yard catch with 10:53 remaining, then outran the entire defense for a 59-yard touchdown three plays later. This career-best performance puts an exclamation point on what has been a sensational rookie season for the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft despite putrid play from the three-win team around him. Nabers will wrap up his first NFL campaign in Week 18 against the Eagles, who may rest key defensive starters.
Dec 29, 2024
Suiting up in Week 17
Nabers (toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Colts, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers has been a regular on Giants injury reports for much of the season, and a toe issue left him questionable for Week 17 action following just one limited practice Friday. Nevertheless, he'll continue to play through whatever health concern he's dealing with at the time. Nabers will be on the receiving end of passes from QB Drew Lock on Sunday, and while seeing double-digit targets the last four games from a trio of signal-callers, he's still managed a 30-298-1 line on 51 targets.
Dec 28, 2024
Appears set to suit up Sunday
Nabers (toe), who is questionable for Sunday's Week 17 matchup versus Indianapolis, is likely to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
A toe issue held Nabers to a DNP/DNP/LP progression in practice this week, but it doesn't appear that the injury will prevent him from suiting up against the Colts. The rookie wideout will be chasing a few milestones if he does indeed play, as he's three catches away from 100 and 31 receiving yards way from 1,000 for the season. Nabers is also chasing Puka Nakua's NFL rookie record of 105 receptions, though Raiders first-year tight end Brock Bowers is even closer to the mark with 101 catches on the campaign.
Dec 27, 2024
Optimism for Week 17
Nabers (toe), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
According to Rapoport, Nabers "looked good" in his return to practice Friday as a limited participant. This report follows coach Brian Daboll telling Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site that he's "hopeful" the rookie wide receiver will be able to suit up this weekend. Ultimately, Nabers' status will be clarified about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Dec 27, 2024
Listed as questionable
Nabers (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, after missing practice Wednesday/Thursday and telling reporters he considers himself a game-day decision. The Giants and Colts are scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which means Nabers' availability (or lack thereof) will be known by 11:30 a.m. ET.
Dec 27, 2024
Slated to practice Friday
Head coach Brian Daboll noted that Nabers (toe) is in line to practice Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Per the report, Daboll is "hopeful" regarding the status of both Nabers (toe) and running back Tyrone Tracy (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Colts. Friday's final injury report will reveal the duo's official game designations, but Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com relayed Thursday that the wideout considers himself "game-day decision" for the Giants' 1:00 ET kickoff.
Dec 26, 2024
Labels self as 'gameday decision'
Nabers (toe) said after Thursday's practice that he views himself as a "gameday decision" for Sunday's tilt with the Colts, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers has yet to practice this week while he manages a toe injury, but he said that he's aiming to get back on the field Friday for the Giants' final session of the week. If he's able to do so, it would alleviate some of the concern about his availability for Sunday, though Nabers would likely need to put in a full practice to avoid carrying a designation into the weekend. Despite being on the receiving end of subpar quarterback play for much of the season and also missing two games due to a concussion, Nabers has already recorded 97 catches, putting him and the Raiders' Brock Bowers (101 catches) in striking distance of besting the NFL rookie record of 105 receptions established by Puka Nacua in 2023.
Dec 26, 2024
Sitting out another practice
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that Nabers (toe) won't practice Thursday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
For the fourth week in a row, Nabers is on the Giants' injury report, but he may be more at risk of sitting out a game than he had been in either of the previous three weeks. After going down as a non-participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday, Nabers will have one more opportunity on Friday to potentially fit in some on-field work prior to Sunday's game against the Colts. Even if the rookie wideout is a limited participant in Friday's session, he would still be likely to carry a questionable tag into the weekend.
Dec 25, 2024
Dealing with toe injury
Nabers was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a toe injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers hasn't been a stranger to the injury report in his rookie campaign, but aside from missing Weeks 5 and 6 due to a concussion, he's been able to suit up on game days. Nonetheless, his status will be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to play Sunday against the Colts. Since the Giants' Week 11 bye, Nabers has gathered in 36 of 60 targets for 362 yards and one touchdown over the last five contests.
Dec 22, 2024
Leading receiver in Week 16 loss
Nabers caught seven of 14 targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The rookie wideout lead the Giants in receiving yards and targets while tying Wan'Dale Robinson in receptions, but the team's passing game couldn't get much going on a day in which Drew Lock threw two pick-sixes. Nabers has dealt with a variety of lower-body issues in practice in recent weeks but hasn't missed a game since Week 6, and neither the nagging injuries nor the Giants' QB turmoil have slowed him down much -- he's seen double-digit targets in four straight games, posting a 30-298-1 line on 51 targets over that stretch. He sits 31 yards shy of 1,000 for the season, a milestone he'll look to reach in Week 17 against the Colts.
Dec 19, 2024
Logs full practice Thursday
Nabers (knee/foot) practiced fully Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers followed up a limited session Wednesday with full participation one day later, paving the way for the standout rookie to be available Sunday in Atlanta. He'll be taking on a Falcons defense that has allowed the fifth-most YPT (8.44) and most receiving touchdowns (20) to opposing wideouts in 14 games this season.
Dec 18, 2024
Limited by two injuries
Nabers (knee/foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers has dealt with numerous health concerns during his rookie campaign, but the combination of knee and foot issues is a new scenario. Even with four different QBs taking snaps for the Giants this season, he's reeled off a 90-901-4 line on 140 targets through 12 games. Nabers' status thus will be one to monitor as the week goes on to ensure he'll continue to be available in the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 15, 2024
Double-digit catches again Sunday
Nabers secured 10 of 14 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' 35-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Nabers led the Giants across the board in receiving categories while posting his third double-digit reception total of his career. The rookie sensation's numbers are all the more admirable considering the team's abysmal quarterback situation, which took another turn for the worse Sunday when Tim Boyle had to replace Tommy DeVito (concussion). Nabers could be working with any of Boyle, DeVito or Drew Lock (heel) in a Week 16 road matchup against the Falcons.
Dec 13, 2024
Clear for Week 15
Nabers (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers missed last Friday's practice due to a hip flexor injury, but he still was active this past Sunday versus the Saints, earning 94 percent of snaps and gathering in five of 10 targets for 79 yards. He then kicked off this week with back-to-back limited listings with the same health concern before the Giants cleared him for Week 15 action. Nabers will be on the receiving end of passes from Tommy DeVito on Sunday with Drew Lock (heel/left elbow) doubtful to suit up.
Dec 12, 2024
Remains limited in practice
Nabers (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Nabers hasn't been a full participant in any of the Giants' last four practices, but he appears to be in a better spot in the health front this week. He's turned in a pair of limited practices to begin Week 15 prep, whereas he sat out last Friday's session entirely before being deemed questionable ahead of last Sunday's game against the Saints. Nabers ultimately suited up for the 14-11 loss to New Orleans and played 93 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to five receptions for 79 yards on 10 targets, and he apparently emerged from that contest no worse for the wear. Even if Nabers remains limited in the Giants' final practice of the week Friday and takes a designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens, he should still be in good position to play.
Dec 11, 2024
Officially limited Wednesday
Nabers (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers was held out of last Friday's practice due to a hip flexor but still was able to suit up Sunday against the Saints, turning a 94 percent snap share into five catches (on 10 targets) for 79 yards. The Giants contained Nabers to work on the side Wednesday, per Duggan, but the rookie wide receiver doesn't appear in danger of missing any time as a result of the injury.
Dec 11, 2024
Working on side Wednesday
Nabers (undisclosed) was seen working on the side at Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers showed up on the Giants' injury report last Thursday as limited due to a groin injury and then didn't practice Friday due a hip flexor. He still was able to suit up for Sunday's loss to the Saints, handling a typical 73 of 78 offensive snaps and hauling in five of 10 passes for 79 yards. Nabers appears as if he'll be limited, at best, to kick off Week 15 prep, but Wednesday's practice report ultimately will reveal his activity level.
Dec 8, 2024
Leading receiving in loss
Nabers caught five of 10 targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 14-11 loss to the Saints.
ANALYSIS
While it wasn't an efficient performance, Nabers led the Giants in receiving yards and tied for the team lead in catches with Tyrone Tracy and Daniel Bellinger. Nabers hasn't gotten into the end zone since Week 3, but the rookie wideout has caught at least five passes in six straight games despite the team's QB turmoil, posting a 41-392-0 line on 66 targets. Nabers will try to take advantage of an exploitable secondary in Week 15 against the Ravens.
Dec 8, 2024
Suiting up Sunday
Nabers (groin/hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers has been cleared to play after taking a questionable tag into the weekend following a limited practice Thursday and an absence from practice Friday due to a lingering groin injury as well as a hip flexor injury. Though Nabers should start as he normally does, Adam Schefter of ESPN relays that the star rookie will likely handle "more of a limited role," making him a riskier lineup option than normal. Nabers will also be working with starting quarterback Drew Lock for the second game in a row.
Dec 8, 2024
Could be limited if able to play
Nabers, who is questionable for Sunday's Week 14 game against New Orleans due to a hip injury and a lingering groin issue, is expected to attempt to play but could be used in a limited role if he does suit up, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants will likely want to assess Nabers during pregame warmups before deciding whether to make him active for the tilt against the Saints. It's not clear to what extent the rookie receiver would be limited if he does suit up, which puts his fantasy managers in a tough position in a critical week in many head-to-head leagues. If Nabers is ultimately ruled out or held to a reduced offensive snap count, Darius Slayton would likely be the primary beneficiary in the Giants' passing game in terms of drawing more looks from starting QB Drew Lock.
Dec 6, 2024
Officially listed as questionable
Nabers (hip) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Nabers' status for Week 14 looks truly up-in-the-air due to a hip flexor sustained during Friday's practice. The rookie first-rounder's hip issue unrelated to the groin injury he's dealt with throughout the season, and which limited him in practice Thursday. Final word on Nabers' availability, or lack thereof, may not arrive until roughly 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Nabers does manage to suit up versus New Orleans, he'll work to break his streak of seven consecutive scoreless games.
Dec 6, 2024
Uncertain for Sunday
Nabers (groin) will miss Friday's practice with a hip flexor and is uncertain to play Sunday against the Saints, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers was added to the injury report Thursday, listed with a recurring groin injury that's yet to cost him a game. The revelation of a new hip injury, even a relatively minor one, casts doubt upon his Week 14 availability, especially after downgrading from limited practice participation Thursday to non-participation Friday.
Dec 5, 2024
Tending to groin injury
Nabers was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers has been listed with a groin issue on Giants injury reports at varying points this season, so his practice restrictions Thursday may be maintenance related. Nevertheless, his status now will be one to monitor to get a sense of his odds to play Sunday against the Saints. Since missing two games due to a concussion Weeks 5 and 6, Nabers has tallied a 40-354-0 line on 64 targets over the last six contests.
Nov 28, 2024
Eight catches in Thanksgiving loss
Nabers brought in eight of 13 targets for 69 yards and rushed once for four yards in the Giants' 27-20 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Nabers led the Giants in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, as head coach Brian Daboll made good on his pledge to get his top wideout the ball early in the game. Nabers drew three targets and got a carry on the Giants' first drive, and his overall target tally tied for his highest since the first meeting of the season with the Cowboys in Week 4. Nevertheless, Nabers failed to clear 70 receiving yards for the fourth consecutive contest and continues to mostly see short-area looks from all the quarterbacks he's played with. He'll next take aim at a Saints secondary capable of sticky coverage in a Week 14 home matchup on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Nov 24, 2024
Paces pass catchers in loss
Nabers secured six of nine targets for 64 yards in the Giants' 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by New York.
ANALYSIS
Nabers and the entire Giants offense struggled in the first half with Tommy DeVito sluggish in his first start since late last season. However, matters picked up in the second half with New York forced to go into pass-heavy mode, and Nabers ultimately finished as the team leader in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon. The talented rookie didn't seem to experience any ill effects from the groin injury that had popped up late in the practice week, and he could have a chance for better production in a Thanksgiving Day road clash against the Giants after getting his first game with DeVito as his quarterback under his belt.
Nov 24, 2024
Suiting up Sunday
Nabers (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers took a questionable tag into the weekend after he was first added to the Week 12 injury report Friday, when he sat out the Giants' final practice of the week due to the groin issue. Fortunately for the Giants, Nabers' absence from practice looks to have been mostly precautionary in nature, and he should be ready to handle his typical duties as the team's No. 1 wideout Sunday. For the first time all season, however, Nabers won't be working with Daniel Jones under center, as Tommy DeVito is slated to take over as the Giants' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. DeVito attempted fewer than 30 passes in five of his six starts as an undrafted rookie in 2023, and if the Giants' game plan skews more run-heavy while he's directing the offense, Nabers could notice a reduction in the 11.8 targets per game he's averaging so far this season.
Nov 24, 2024
Seems likely for Sunday
Nabers (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers didn't practice Friday which immediately drew alarm bells from fantasy managers, but evidently the move was on the precautionary side as the rookie has been dealing with this injury to a certain degree for much of the season. The Buccaneers have one of the worst pass defenses in the league, but it'll be interesting to see how many targets Nabers will be in line for with new quarterback Tommy DeVito at the helm. Expect official confirmation of Nabers' status to come before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.
Nov 22, 2024
Status in question for Sunday
Nabers (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers was absent from the open portion of Friday's practice and eventually went down as a non-participant due to a groin injury, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. He also tended to a groin issue back in Week 7 when he was attempting to return from the concussion protocol, but he's suited up in all four games in the meantime, combining for 26 catches (on 42 targets) for 221 yards and no touchdowns. In the locker room Friday, Nabers told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that he expects to play this weekend, but his status won't be clarified until approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Nov 22, 2024
Dealing with groin injury
Nabers missed the media-access portion of Friday's practice because of a groin injury, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Duggan notes that the same thing happened Week 7 when Nabers was coming back from a concussion -- he cleared the protocol but had a groin injury added mid-week on the Giants' practice report. He then took 93 percent of snaps in a 28-3 loss to the Eagles, catching four of eight targets for 41 yards. Nabers had at least 10 targets and six catches in three subsequent games, but without any TDs and no more than 71 yards in any of the contests. He now has the added challenge of a QB change with Tommy DeVito replacing the recently released Daniel Jones, although the bigger short-term concern for fantasy managers is Nabers' health, as his dominant volume makes him worth starting whenever active even if the efficiency outlook is poor. The team's official injury report Friday afternoon/evening should provide a hint as to whether Nabers is in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Nov 10, 2024
Targeted 10 times
Nabers recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Panthers. He added one rush for minus-2 yards.
ANALYSIS
Daniel Jones had only 54 passing yards at halftime, which predictably affected all of the Giants' pass catchers. Nabers managed to salvage his day in the second half while being primarily used in the short areas of the field, though he did pop a long catch of 19 yards early in the fourth quarter. He was also forced to miss a significant amount of the final quarter while undergoing a concussion evaluation, though he did return to the field. Nabers has now topped 60 yards only once in his last four games, though he has double-digit targets in each of his last three contests and will remain the focal point of New York's offense.
Nov 3, 2024
Nine second-half catches in loss
Nabers caught nine of 11 targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Nabers didn't catch his only first-half target as Daniel Jones had zero passing yards at halftime. The rookie receiver came alive in the second half, as his team-high reception and yardage totals included a two-yard catch on which Nabers managed to stretch the ball out and just barely convert on fourth-and-2 in the third quarter. Nabers has totaled at least 11 targets in five of his first seven NFL games, and he'll likely stay busy when the Giants travel to Munich, Germany to face the Panthers in Week 10.
Oct 28, 2024
Seven catches in prime time loss
Nabers secured seven of 13 targets for 71 yards in the Giants' 26-18 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.
ANALYSIS
Nabers paced the Giants in targets by a wide margin while also serving as the team leader in receptions. The rookie receiver took a positive step after a lackluster 4-41 line against the Eagles in his Week 7 return from a two-game absence due to a concussion, but Nabers appears likely to be blocked from maximizing his considerable talents on most weeks due to the Giants' quarterback situation. Nabers next opportunity comes in a Week 9 home matchup against an improving Commanders defense.
Oct 20, 2024
Four grabs in Week 7 loss
Nabers caught four of eight targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Seeing his first action since Week 4 after recovering from a concussion, Nabers had lackluster numbers but still led the Giants in receiving yards. although Wan'Dale Robinson saw one more target. It was the least productive performance of the rookie's young career. but assuming the Giants are a little more competitive in Week 8 against the Steelers, Nabers should return to the kind of volume he was getting before his injury -- 45 targets in his prior three games, which he turned into a mammoth 30-320-3 line.
Oct 18, 2024
No injury designation
Nabers (groin/concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers cleared concussion protocol Thursday, and while a groin injury limited his activity level during Friday's practice, it apparently isn't serious enough to warrant a designation on the final injury report. He'll make his fifth appearance of the season Sunday, returning from a two-game absence.
Oct 17, 2024
Clears concussion protocol
Nabers (head, groin) cleared concussion protocol Thursday and is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers missed the past two games due to concussion symptoms and then had a groin injury added to Thursday's practice report. The latter apparently isn't much of a concern, as Thursday also marked his first full practice participation since entering concussion protocol in the closing minutes of a Week 4 loss to Dallas (Sept. 26). Nabers will be back in action this Sunday as a target-hogging No. 1 receiver for the surprisingly competent Giants offense.
Oct 17, 2024
Dealing with second, minor injury
Nabers is listed with a groin injury and concussion on Thursday's injury report, although he was a full practice participant, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
In other words, the groin injury isn't considered serious. The big question is still whether Nabers will clear concussion protocol before Sunday's matchup with the Eagles, after missing the past two games. Thursday marked his first full practice getting injured in the closing minutes of a loss to the Cowboys on Sept. 26.
Oct 17, 2024
In final stage of protocol
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that Nabers (concussion) is in the final stage of the NFL's concussion protocol and is slated to increase his practice workload, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll said the hope is for Nabers to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in time to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Eagles, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. The rookie first-round pick was listed as limited Wednesday after having missed back-to-back games. Nabers' progress is encouraging, but he'll need to gain full clearance from the five-step concussion protocol to be available at home Sunday versus Philadelphia.
Oct 16, 2024
Limited in return to practice
Nabers (concussion) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing two games as a result of the concussion he suffered at the end of a loss to the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 26, Nabers was back on the practice field Wednesday while donning a red non-contact jersey, per Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic. Coach Brian Daboll told Carroll earlier Wednesday that Nabers was making "good progress" in his recovery, but the standout rookie wide receiver still has some hurdles to clear, including an evaluation from an independent neurologist, in order to suit up Sunday against the Eagles.
Oct 16, 2024
Set for non-contact practice
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Nabers (concussion) has made "good progress" and will practice while wearing a non-contact jeresey, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll said Nabers is "much better," and it looks like the rookie first-round pick will be set to handle his first action at practice since having suffered a concussion on Sept. 26, in a Thursday loss to the Cowboys. If Nabers is listed as at least a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report, it will signify a notable step in the right direction. He'll need to gain full clearance from the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be available for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Eagles.
Oct 11, 2024
Ruled out for Week 6
Nabers (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers hasn't practiced since suffering a concussion in a Thursday loss to the Cowboys on Sept. 26. He's been doing some physical activity this week, but reports didn't exactly hint at much progress, suggesting he did less Thursday than Wednesday. He'll apparently be on the side field again Friday, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, with the Giants seemingly hoping for a return to actual practices next week ahead of an Oct. 20 game against the Eagles. Jalin Hyatt took most of Nabers' usual snaps in last week's 29-20 win at Seattle, but it was regular starter Darius Slayton who came up big from a production standpoint, catching eight of 11 targets for 122 yards and a TD. Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson figure to remain the top targets for Daniel Jones in a Sunday night matchup with the Bengals.
Oct 10, 2024
No practice Thursday
Nabers (concussion) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers hasn't practiced since suffering a concussion in the waning moments of the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 26. Coach Brian Daboll even told Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports on Thursday that Nabers didn't make any progress through the protocol for head injuries from one day prior. Nabers was seen on a stationary bike Thursday, but it was the only activity he managed after running and taking part in other football-related drills Wednesday, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Despite having one more session remaining during Week 6 prep, Nabers thus seems to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Oct 10, 2024
No progress through protocol
Giants coach Brian Daboll said Nabers didn't make progress through concussion protocol between Wednesday and Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
It hints at a second straight absence, although Nabers still has a couple days to advance through the protocol before Sunday night's matchup with the Bengals. He was limited to side work Wednesday and listed as a non-participant on the injury report.
Oct 9, 2024
Day-to-day, getting work on side
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that Nabers (concussion) is day-to-day and will get some work in on the side at practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll said Nabers is "doing better," but the rookie first-round pick still hasn't progressed enough through the NFL's concussion protocol to do anything more at practice than working with trainers on the side field. Still, Nabers is making progress after not having been able to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for New York's win over the Seahawks in Week 5. If Nabers is to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bengals he will need to pass through all phases of the five-step concussion protocol, including gaining clearance from an independent neurologist.
Oct 4, 2024
Ruled out for Week 5
Nabers (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Seattle, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers remains in concussion protocol after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter of last Thursday's loss to Dallas. He didn't practice this week, and his next chance to play will be Oct. 13 against the Bengals.
Oct 3, 2024
Looks unlikely for Week 5
Nabers (concussion) won't practice Thursday, and head coach Brian Daboll did not express optimism about the receiver's chances of playing Sunday against the Seahawks, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Though Daboll noted that Nabers is progressing in his recovery from the concussion he sustained in last Thursday's loss to the Cowboys, the wideout has yet to take any tangible steps forward in terms of on-field activity one week after suffering the brain injury. Nabers will have one more chance Friday to potentially practice before the Giants give him a designation for Sunday's game, but barring dramatic improvement, the standout receiver looks set to miss the first contest of his young NFL career while he's stuck in the concussion protocol. Nabers' likely absence in Week 5 would leave Wan'Dale Robinson (heel) and Darius Slayton as the Giants' top two receivers, while second-year wideout Jalin Hyatt could notice a big bump in snaps after having mostly been an afterthought in the passing attack through the first four games of the season.
Oct 2, 2024
Won't practice Wednesday
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Nabers (concussion) won't participate in practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll said Nabers is in the "early stages" of the NFL's concussion protocol and "day-to-day," per Patricia Traina of SI.com. The rookie first-round pick will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step protocol, including gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, before being given the green light to retake the field, making him uncertain for Sunday's road matchup against the Seahawks. The impressive rookie will at least benefit from a few extra days to get healthy, given that he was placed in the concussion protocol last Thursday, during New York's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys.
Sep 26, 2024
Suffers concussion against Cowboys
Nabers suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers attempted to make a catch along the sideline on one of the Giants' final possessions of the game. He landed hard on the turf and was escorted to the locker room by the training staff. Prior to his exit, Nabers continued his impressive rookie season by tunring15 targets into 12 catches for 115 yards.
Sep 22, 2024
Two TDs lead team to first win
Nabers caught eight of 12 targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 21-15 win over the Browns. He also rushed twice for four yards and threw an incomplete pass.
ANALYSIS
Nabers picked up a first down on fourth-and-1 with two yards on an end-around in the first quarter, then took over in the second quarter. Four plays after making a spectacular catch for a 28-yard gain down the sideline, Nabers capped that drive with an even better catch for a three-yard touchdown, on which the rookie displayed tremendous body control to get both feet down before his hand touched out of bounds as he was falling down. Just 1:33 later, Nabers caught a five-yard touchdown to give the Giants a 21-7 lead heading into the locker room. The Giants leaned on their defense and running game after halftime to seal the win and improve to 1-2 heading into Thursday's home game against the Cowboys.
Sep 15, 2024
Huge volume in Sunday's loss
Nabers caught 10 of 18 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
The rookie wideout was Daniel Jones' first read, and usually his only one, for most of the afternoon, as the rest of the Giants' passing catchers combined managed only six catches on 10 targets for 51 yards. While a four-yard grab just before halftime gave Nabers his first career TD, it was one of the passes he couldn't haul in that will likely stick with him. On New York's final possession in the fourth quarter with the score tied 18-18, Nabers couldn't handle a sideline pass on fourth down that would have extended the team's drive. With his spot as the Giants' top downfield threat secure, Nabers will face a much tougher test in Week 3 against the Browns' stingy secondary.
Sep 13, 2024
Clear for Week 2
Nabers (knee) practiced in full Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Washington, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports
ANALYSIS
The Giants tacked on Nabers to their Week 2 injury report Thursday as limited due to a knee issue, but coach Brian Daboll spoke on the situation Friday, relaying the rookie wide receiver was "good," and there was "no concern" regarding his status, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Indeed, that has come to pass, and Nabers will join Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton (concussion) and Jalin Hyatt as the top available WRs for QB Daniel Jones this weekend.
Sep 13, 2024
Expected to play
Coach Brian Daboll said Friday morning that Nabers (knee) is "good" and there's "no concern" about his status for Sunday's game at Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants added Nabers to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, following his 5-66-0 receiving line on seven targets in a season-opening loss to the Vikings. It sounds like the injury isn't serious and he'll be ready to play come Sunday, but it's still possible the Giants list Nabers on their final injury report Friday afternoon.
Sep 12, 2024
Has knee injury
Nabers was a limited at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
With the addition of Nabers to the Giants' Week 2 injury report, two of the team's top three wide receivers now have a cloud hanging over their status ahead of Sunday's game at Washington. Fellow WR Darius Slayton also was limited as he makes his way through the concussion protocol, leaving Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt as New York's primary healthy options at the position. Friday's report may shed light on Nabers' potential to play going into the weekend.
Sep 8, 2024
Team's leading receiver in Week 1
Nabers had five catches for 66 yards on seven targets in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
After failing to catch his first two targets, Nabers made his first catch late in the first quarter, finding a hole in Minnesota's zone defense to pick up 25 yards on third-and-10. He finished with a team-high 66 receiving yards, but Wan'Dale Robinson led the Giants in both targets (12) and catches (six) despite finishing with only 44 yards. Daniel Jones didn't look down the field much as the Giants failed to get into the end zone, so while Nabers clearly looks like the most talented member of New York's offense, he may be held back by the ineptitude around him. The Giants have routinely dominated the Commanders of late, which bodes well for Nabers' Week 2 outlook against a Washington secondary that allowed the most passing yards in the league last season.
Aug 17, 2024
Four grabs against Houston
Nabers caught four of six targets for 54 yards and added one carry for five yards in Saturday's 28-10 preseason loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
The rookie showed off his first-round talent on a spectacular 21-yard catch along the sideline during a two-minute drill at the end of the second quarter, as he pulled down a ball that was slightly overthrown with a leaping catch and got both feet down in bounds to help to set up a field goal. Nabers flashed some chemistry with Daniel Jones in their first game together, and the Giants are counting on the sixth overall pick in the 2024 Draft to be the elite downfield threat the franchise has lacked since Odell Beckham was in his prime.
Aug 17, 2024
Expected to play
Nabers (ankle) is in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against Houston, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers suffered an ankle injury six days prior in the Giants' first practice after their preseason-opening win over the Lions. Nabers finished that game without a target despite playing three drives, and he's now on track for another preseason appearance after a quick recovery from the ankle injury.
Aug 15, 2024
Resumes practicing in full
Coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that Nabers (ankle) will be a full participant in practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll also said there's "definitely a chance" Nabers plays in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. The rookie first-round pick suffered an ankle injury at practice Sunday, and despite initial concerns, Nabers has managed to work his way back from the sprain in quick fashion. During last week's preseason opener against the Lions, Nabers went without a target while playing on the game's first three drives. Daboll has stated that Daniel Jones will play Saturday after sitting out last week, so if Nabers is given the go-ahead to face Detroit he'll have his first chance to demonstrate on-field chemistry with his No. 1 quarterback.
Aug 13, 2024
No concerns for Week 1
Nabers (ankle), who is not practicing Tuesday, said he has "no doubt" for Week 1 and that his injury is ""nothing serious," Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Nabers is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's practice due to an ankle issue, and MRI and X-Ray tests revealed Tuesday that the rookie first-round pick has indeed avoided a long-term injury. Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that the issue is a sprain, which Nabers said won't need any support when he's ready to return to action. It's a relief that Nabers' availability for New York's regular-season opener against Minnesota on Sept. 8 isn't in jeopardy, but the injury will force him to miss some practice time in training camp and could impact his status for the Giants' final two preseason games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Houston.
Aug 13, 2024
Tests reveal nothing major
Tests on Nabers' ankle didn't reveal a long-term injury, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants apparently got favorable results from an MRI and X-Ray, with coach Brian Daboll suggesting Tuesday that Nabers will miss some practice time but isn't expected to be out for too long. Daboll declined to provide a diagnosis, merely confirming that the tests didn't reveal a serious injury.
Aug 12, 2024
Considered day-to-day
Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Nabers (ankle) is "sore" and considered day-to-day, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers reportedly sprained his ankle during Sunday's practice, and while he won't participate Monday, it sounds like the Giants aren't at all concerned about a lengthy absence. He played three drives in Thursday's preseason opener against the Lions, finishing without a target on 12 snaps.
Aug 11, 2024
Injury appears to be minor
The Giants believe Nabers, who exited practice early Sunday, is dealing with a minor ankle sprain, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers took off his left shoe and limped to the sideline late in Sunday's practice, but Ranaan reports that the Giants "don't appear overly concerned" about the issue at this point. If the initial belief that the rookie wideout is suffering from a minor sprain proves to be true, he could be held out for Saturday's preseason matchup against Houston, but the injury probably wouldn't prevent Nabers from suiting up for Week 1 of the regular season. Of course, the organization isn't likely to take any chances with Nabers' health after selecting him sixth overall in April's draft to be the team's new No. 1 wideout.
Aug 11, 2024
Limps off field during practice
Nabers exited Sunday's practice early and was seen limping at the end of the the Giants' team drills, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not yet clear what caused the issue, but Nabers took off his left shoe and limped off the field before practice had ended, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Duggan notes that the rookie wideout didn't go to the locker room but was using a band to stretch his left ankle/foot while sitting on the sideline, and he was limping at the end of the practice session. Nabers is primed to be an integral part of New York's offense after the team drafted him sixth overall in the 2024 Draft, so it's likely that the organization won't take any chances with rushing him back during preseason if Nabers is in fact dealing with an injury. Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record notes that Nabers' exit happened late in practice, which makes it less clear if the receiver is dealing with a significant issue since there wasn't much time for him to return to the team's session.
Aug 8, 2024
No targets in preseason debut
Nabers wasn't targeted in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Nabers played the first three drives of the Giants' preseason opener but didn't get any attention from Drew Lock, and the quarterback subsequently exited the game due to a hip injury. Per Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Nabers ran eight routes on his 12 snaps. The sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft may ramp up his participation in the next preseason game against the Texans, but it will be hard to evaluate Nabers until he shares the field with starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who may not play in the preseason as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered last November.
Aug 8, 2024
Slated to play Thursday
Nabers is in line to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lions, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
ESPN reported early Thursday that Nabers would be among a number of Giants starters to not suit up for the team's exhibition opener, but the rookie first-round pick indeed will be available for up to the entire first quarter. Nabers has been ripping it up since arriving in New York as the sixth overall pick back in April, and Thursday will mark his first game action in the NFL.
Aug 8, 2024
Not scheduled to play Thursday
Nabers and other starters aren't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lions, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raanan suggests the starters could play the following Saturday against Houston, although there's been nothing from the team to confirm that so far. Nabers has drawn rave reviews throughout training camp, apparently looking the part of a sixth overall pick (and then some).
Aug 6, 2024
Turning heads in training camp
Nabers has impressed during training camp thus far, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers immediately moved into the No. 1 receiver role when the Giants drafted him sixth overall in April, and he's so far done nothing to make anyone in the organization question his ability to handle that responsibility. Carroll notes that the 21-year-old has "shown off with highlight reel catches" "in nearly every practice," and offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Mike Kafka stated that the rookie has been "getting better and more comfortable" every day. Most recently, Nabers showed off his talent in a pair of joint practices against the Lions, reeling in 17 of the 18 passes Daniel Jones threw his way, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. It remains to be seen if Nabers will see action in New York's first preseason game Thursday against Detroit, as Brian Daboll hasn't yet revealed his plans for playing starters, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.