Giants WR Malik Nabers Returns After Shoulder Injury
Giants WR Malik Nabers Returns After Shoulder Injury
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Nabers was injured on a jump-ball attempt from Jameis Winston against Rams defensive back Trent McDuffie on the final seconds of the first quarter; the pass sailed over Nabers, who landed clutching his right arm.
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Nabers’ recent ACL injury also involved a torn meniscus in his right knee, suffered in Week 4 against the Chargers and costing him the final 13 games of the 2025 season. He had opened this season with six catches for 69 yards against Dallas.
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Brian Burns’ injury was diagnosed as a low-ankle sprain rather than a high-ankle sprain; although he could miss time, an injured-reserve stint was considered unlikely at the time of the report.
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The Giants’ injury-depleted secondary also entered the game without cornerback Paulson Adebo, who was on injured reserve, while Deonte Banks was inactive with a calf injury.
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New York fell to 1-1 after scoring only six points and is scheduled to host the Tennessee Titans in Week 3.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers returned to play Monday night despite a frightening shoulder injury, popping his arm back into place on the sideline after an incomplete pass in the first quarter. The injury comes as another blow to a Giants team that fell 28-6 to the Los Angeles Rams and lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a knee injury in the same game, per Bleacher Report.
Nabers finished with one catch for one yard on four targets before heading for additional testing. The injury is especially troubling given his recent recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him for 13 games last season, according to Heavy.
How Nabers' Shoulder Popped Out During Jump-Ball Attempt
Malik Nabers was hurt on a jump-ball attempt from Jameis Winston against Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie in the final seconds of the first quarter. The pass sailed over Nabers, who landed hard and clutched his right arm immediately, per The Big Lead.
Nabers stayed on the sideline briefly, then returned midway through the second quarter to continue playing. His willingness to return surprised some observers given the severity of the pop-out injury, which he managed himself on the sideline.
Giants Quarterback and Pass Rusher Also Leave Game With Injuries
Jaxson Dart, the Giants' starting quarterback, was ruled out early in the game with a knee injury. Edge rusher Brian Burns was helped off the field late in the game with what was later diagnosed as a low-ankle sprain, according to USA Today.
Burns' low-ankle sprain is less severe than a high-ankle sprain, but he could still miss time. An injured-reserve stint was considered unlikely at the time of initial reports, per Clutch Points.
Nabers Was Already Dealing With Shoulder and Knee History
Nabers had just returned from a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee, suffered in Week 4 against the Chargers last season. He opened this season strong with six catches for 69 yards against Dallas before Monday's injury, per Bleacher Report.
The Giants' defense was already weakened before the Rams game. Cornerback Paulson Adebo was on injured reserve, and cornerback Deonte Banks was inactive with a calf injury, leaving the secondary vulnerable heading into Week 3 against Tennessee.
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