The worst has been confirmed for Malik Nabers.
The New York Giants‘ star receiver reportedly will miss the rest of the season after an MRI confirmed he suffered a torn ACL.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news Monday.
Nabers was injured on a non-contact play in the second quarter of Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. While beginning to jump for a deep pass from rookie Jaxson Dart, Nabers stumbled on his lift-off and came down in what appeared to be serious pain.
Nabers had two catches for 20 yards prior to the injury.
Head coach Brian Daboll did not offer much of an update after the game, but reports emerged later Sunday that Nabers had likely torn his ACL.
The second-year wideout was one of the few bright spots for the Giants in his rookie season, with 109 receptions, 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. He’ll now finish the 2025 season with 18 receptions for 270 yards and two touchdowns in four games.
Despite Nabers’ injury, the Giants held on for their first win of the season in Week 4 behind Dart making his first start.
The team heads to New Orleans next for a Sunday matchup with the Saints in Week 5 as receivers Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt look to step up for Nabers.
They then have a quick turnaround in Week 6, hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
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