The New York Giants experienced a scary situation with rookie Malik Nabers in Week 4. Nabers went up for a catch and came crashing down. The result of the hit to his head was a concussion.
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Nabers was held out of Week 5 and Week 6 due to the concussion. However, he has been going through the protocols, and received huge news regarding his Week 7 status.
WR Malik Nabers (concussion) will have a full practice on Thursday. He will then meet with an independent neurologist later today if things go well to see if he’s cleared.
Meanwhile, DT Dexter Lawrence (hip) and OLB Brian Burns (groin) will miss their second straight practice.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 17, 2024
According to ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Raanan, “WR Malik Nabers (concussion) will have a full practice on Thursday. He will then meet with an independent neurologist later today if things go well to see if he’s cleared. Meanwhile, DT Dexter Lawrence (hip) and OLB Brian Burns (groin) will miss their second straight practice.”
Nabers is practicing fully on Thursday and will meet with a neurologist to get fully cleared. Depending on what the neurologist says, Nabers could be ready to start in Week 7.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Giants WR Malik Nabers received good news regarding his Week 7 status.
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Nabers has been dynamic in the four games he appeared in. He has secured 386 yards and three touchdowns. The young rookie experienced his second-best game this season in Week 4, pulling down 12 receptions for 115 yards.
Nabers could have easily added more yards had he not been knocked out of the game. The good news is that he has gone through concussion protocol and is ready to rejoin the Giants.
The Giants have had an up-and-down type of season. They are currently 2-4 but have pulled off an upset win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. Their loss to the Bengals in Week 6 might propel the team to fight even harder to upset the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Darius Slayton has stepped up in Nabers’ absence, and though he is also dealing with an injury — Slayton should be good to go as well. Slayton and Nabers together create a one-two punch that will make defenses think even more.
Nabers is also the WR1 for the Giants, and his return should do wonders for the offense. dropping only seven points against the Bengals might be a fluke. Daniel Jones will now have his best playmakers available on Sunday and the offense could be humming once again.
Nabers was drafted by the Giants No. 6 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead of taking a quarterback, the Giants chose to stick with Jones and add another playmaker.
Though Nabers had not played a snap at the professional level, his hype was strong. So far, Nabers has proven his worth through four games. Hopefully, this is the last injury he will face in 2024.
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