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MRI Confirms Giants Star Malik Nabers Tore ACL, Ending His 2025 Season

The confirmation heightens pressure on the NFL to review MetLife Stadium's artificial turf.

Sep 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is carted off the field following an injury during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants reacts after being injured against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants reacts after being injured against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Malik Nabers injured his right knee on a non-contact leap for a deep pass from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium and was carted off.
  • An MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City confirmed a torn ACL, multiple outlets reported, with Nabers expected to miss the remainder of the season.
  • Nabers led New York in early 2025 receiving and set a franchise rookie receptions record in 2024, leaving the Giants to lean more on Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt with possible practice-squad promotions.
  • Analysts note the Giants have limited cap space and few impactful free-agent options, making schematic tweaks likely, including more two-tight-end sets and increased usage for Theo Johnson.
  • Odell Beckham Jr. publicly urged the league to “get rid of the turf,” renewing scrutiny of MetLife’s surface after years of high-profile leg injuries there, even after a 2023 FieldTurf CORE replacement.