Malik Nabers didn’t practice Monday with the Giants but is “day to day” and has not been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Texans.
The initial diagnosis of a mild ankle sprain remains unchanged.
The rookie receiver went down during Sunday’s practice, took off his left shoe as trainers looked him over and spent the last 20 minutes of practice off his feet before limping back to the locker room.
Malik Nabers limps off Giants practice field on Aug. 11, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostNabers wasn’t even spotted on the sideline during practice Monday.
“They are still doing evaluation on him,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “But he’s a little sore, so we will back off him.”
Daboll, who essentially ruled out a worst-case scenario fracture, said Nabers got “twisted up” in a non-contact situation and did not get stepped on.
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers #9, has his foot looked at during practice. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post“I’m hopeful that he’s OK,” Daboll said.
Daboll won’t take the extra precaution of holding Nabers out of practice once he is medically cleared to return.
Nabers has looked dominant in training camp, but the belief is that the first-round pick can further ease his learning curve with more time on the field.
Daniel Jones is expected to get his first preseason action against the Texans.
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers #9, stretching out his foot during practice. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post“I’d say if they deem [Nabers] ready to go and he feels good, we’ll continue to work him and get work,” Daboll said. “Again, he’s a rookie. So, if they say, ‘Give him a few days’, we’ll give him a few days. But whenever he’s ready, then we’ll just go and practice.”
