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Giants Keep Malik Nabers Out Over Minor Back Tightness

The team is limiting his preseason reps to protect their leading receiver for the Sept. 7 season opener.

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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.
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Aug 4, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs a route during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File photo

Overview

  • Nabers has missed 11 consecutive practices and both preseason games due to a back issue labeled as normal camp tightness.
  • Multiple outlets cite ESPN reporting that the problem is minor and not expected to threaten his long-term availability.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll declined to elaborate on the injury, noting only that Nabers is working hard to get back.
  • New York is likely to sit him out of the final preseason game against the Patriots to avoid unnecessary reps.
  • This cautious approach follows earlier spring toe and shoulder setbacks as the Giants prioritize his Week 1 readiness against Washington.