Giants coach on WR Malik Nabers' toe injury: 'Nothing serious'

Field Level Media|published: Wed 28th May, 14:53 2025

Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) walks off the field after loss to Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll didn't sound too concerned about a toe injury that is preventing Malik Nabers from participating in practice.

"Malik will be out here today, but he won't be participating," Daboll said prior to the Giants' second practice of organized team activities on Wednesday. "We're being mindful of his toe that he's had. Nothing serious, but we're being smart with him in terms of the rehab part of it. So that's where we're at."

Daboll said Nabers has been nursing this injury all the way back to his college days with LSU.

Nabers, 21, set an NFL rookie-record with 109 catches last season, which also was a franchise mark with the Giants.

He totaled 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games (13 games) en route to being named to the Pro Bowl.

Nabers was the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

As for Russell Wilson, well, the veteran quarterback took the majority of first-team snaps on Wednesday. Wilson, 36, also received plenty of praise from Daboll.

"He's a pro. There's a reason why he has had the career that he's had," Daboll said of the 10-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XLVIII champion. "When you look at his work ethic, his commitment to being the best version of himself that he can be, how he's out here at practice, his leadership traits within the players, his communication, not just with the receivers, tight ends, running backs, but with the offensive line. He's been a good addition for us."

--Field Level Media