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Giants’ Malik Nabers, Brian Daboll Exchange Heated Words on Sideline During Opener

Video clips documented a first-half sideline flare-up during a 14-3 deficit.

Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants hugs Malik Nabers #1 after the game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Aug 4, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) makes a catch during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Fox’s broadcast showed an animated back-and-forth between the receiver and head coach during a quarter break, with Kevin Burkhardt describing Nabers as upset.
  • Footage of the moment circulated quickly after the Footballholics account posted it on X.
  • Moments later, Daboll gathered Nabers and teammates in a huddle before play resumed.
  • At the time of the exchange, New York trailed Washington 14-3 in the second quarter and Nabers had two catches for 23 yards.
  • Nabers is coming off a 109-catch rookie season and has previously voiced frustration about usage, and there were no immediate official comments from the team or player.