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MRI Confirms Giants WR Malik Nabers Tore ACL, Out for 2025 Season

The loss forces New York to rework its offense around Jaxson Dart with heavier tight end usage expected.

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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
Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • The 22-year-old wideout injured his right knee on a downfield attempt during Sunday's 21-18 win over the Chargers at MetLife Stadium and was carted off in the second quarter.
  • An MRI on Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery confirmed a torn right ACL, ending Nabers' season, according to multiple outlets including ESPN and NFL Network.
  • Brian Daboll is expected to lean on Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton, promote a practice-squad receiver, and increase two-tight-end sets featuring Theo Johnson due to limited cap flexibility.
  • Odell Beckham Jr. publicly urged the NFL to remove artificial turf after the injury, renewing scrutiny of MetLife's FieldTurf CORE surface installed in 2023 as the league and NFLPA continue to dispute safety data.
  • Nabers, a 2024 Pro Bowler who set a Giants rookie record with 109 catches last season and led the team in early 2025 production, now targets a 2026 return with recovery timeline dependent on regaining explosiveness.