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Giants Build 2025 Offense Around Malik Nabers Despite Toe and Shoulder Concerns

Russell Wilson’s early praise for Nabers highlights New York’s commitment to its revamped quarterback room under Brian Daboll’s long-term offensive strategy.

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Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants speaks to the press during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on July 23, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 5, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • Malik Nabers is being managed on a day-to-day basis for a chronic toe injury dating to his LSU days with surgery still a possibility if rehab stalls
  • Nabers suffered a minor shoulder scare in late July training camp but did not sustain a serious injury after initial team assessments
  • Russell Wilson publicly credited Nabers as a key reason for joining the Giants and has demonstrated strong on-field chemistry with the second-year receiver
  • Head coach Brian Daboll will adjust Nabers’s reps each practice to balance his workload and protect his health for the regular season
  • New York’s quarterback room now features Wilson as QB1, rookie Jaxson Dart in development and veteran Jameis Winston for depth as part of a dual-track growth plan