Brian Daboll Drops Unexpected Injury News on Malik Nabers That Could Change the Season’s Fate

So here we are, staring down the barrel of another New York Giants season that could easily follow last year’s script—rough, rattled, and frankly, a tad grim. But wait, before you toss your Giants cap in the trash, let’s talk Malik Nabers—a rookie wide receiver who didn’t just dip his toes in the water; he cannonballed into the spotlight with over 1,200 yards and quiet confidence despite the team’s quarterback woes. Now, here’s the kicker—Nabers is sidelined with a toe injury as the 2025 season looms, and Brian Daboll, while tight-lipped, assures us the kid’s grinding to get back. But what happens if Nabers misses a beat early on? Could the Giants’ offense stumble again or will this quiet dynamo force a new narrative? Let’s peel back the layers on this one.

The New York Giants didn’t have many positive moments last year.

They finished the season tied for the worst record in football, and there was little for the fanbase to get excited about.

In many respects, it was a frustrating season, but there were a few glimmers of hope for the future of this team.

One of those was the outstanding play of Malik Nabers, a rookie wide receiver who had over 1,200 yards in his first season.

Nabers burst onto the scene despite not having an elite quarterback, becoming the latest rookie WR to make a big splash.

He would have likely won Offensive Rookie of the Year had it not been for Jayden Daniels’ strong play, and he has a lot of momentum and confidence heading into Year 2.

While expectations are high for Nabers in 2025, especially seeing that he’ll likely have a quarterback upgrade, he’s been dealing with a toe injury that could be a problem, at least starting the season.

Head coach Brian Daboll talked about the injury in a recent press conference, staying tight-lipped about the situation.

“Not going to get into any injuries. He’s working hard to get back,” Daboll said of Nabers’ injury.

"He's working hard to get back"

Brian Daboll on Malik Nabers' status: pic.twitter.com/ZSgInF5m6L

— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) August 14, 2025

Daboll only pointed to Nabers’ worth ethic when talking about the injury, as he didn’t want to say too much about his star wideout’s status.

It’s unclear if he’ll miss any time in the regular season, but if he does, the Giants could get out to another slow start, at least offensively.

Nabers was the clear No. 1 target in this offense by a long shot, so pivoting could prove more difficult than one might think.

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