Hear that? That’s New York Giants fans letting out a collective sigh of relief – albeit, a small one for now.
Star wide receiver Malik Nabers sat out all of New York’s spring practices at OTAs and minicamp while rehabbing a toe injury. It’s left many wondering how it could affect his availability in training camp and the preseason.
On Wednesday, head coach Brian Daboll shared that the team remains undeterred by Nabers’ injury outlook. He told reporters that Nabers is ‘doing good’ and that there were still no concerns that the wideout could miss the start of training camp, which will begin on July 22.
News of Nabers’ toe injury resurfaced in late May as the receiver sat out the Giants’ first round of OTA practices. Daboll said at the time that it was an injury that had originally occurred in college before Nabers aggravated it last season. Having Nabers sit out of spring practices is the Giants’ way of being extra cautious.
‘We’re being mindful of his toe that he’s had. Nothing serious,’ Daboll said at the time. ‘We’re being smart with him in terms of the rehab part of it.’
No procedure has been necessary for the issue. Instead, the team has put Nabers on a rehabilitation plan that involves a lot of rest from normal practice activities.
Nabers, who is entering his second season in 2025, was one of the lone bright spots for the 3-14 Giants. He finished the season with 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns despite a chaotic situation at quarterback that unfolded throughout the season.
Provided he returns from his injury by training camp, as the Giants predict, Nabers is slated to be the clear No. 1 target in New York’s passing offense this year.