Malik Nabers’ Lingering Toe Injury Is One to Watch
Malik Nabers, the New York Giants Megastar 2nd-year Wideout, has fans wringing their hands a little bit recently.
A lingering toe injury has cast a shadow over his 2025 training camp, raising concerns about his availability and performance. What started as a turf toe issue that sidelined him during spring practices has persisted, with Nabers describing it as “like a mosquito that don’t wanna go away.” in an interview.
The initial re-aggravation forced him to leave a practice early on August 4, though he initially downplayed it, insisting he was “alright” and part of the plan for him that day. However, the mystery has deepened this week with Nabers continuing to be held out of multiple sessions, including a joint practice against the Jets.
Head coach Brian Daboll confirmed Nabers is not practicing again, refusing to disclose whether additional tests on the toe are needed, per Pat Leonard of NYDN. Nabers missed the preseason opener and may sit out more, prompting rekindled musings and concerns as to the severity of the injury.
#Giants head coach Brian Daboll says Malik Nabers is NOT practicing again today vs the #Jets. Won’t answer whether Nabers requires additional tests on the toe at this point. Also not practicing: Jalin Hyatt, Dru Phillips, Cam Skattebo, Evan Neal, Da’Quan Felton, Tre Hawkins pic.twitter.com/y19l5VHkMX
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 12, 2025
For Giants fans, this is worth monitoring closely. Nabers’ speed and playmaking are central to revitalizing an offense that struggled last year. A prolonged absence could derail everything, especially with tough matchups ahead. If the injury lingers, an already questionable offense looks straight-up bleak.
From a Fantasy Football perspective, Nabers has a current 1st Round ADP with WR1 upside. But a nagging injury introduces volatility—similar to how turf toe hampered players like DeVonta Smith and Julio Jones in past seasons.
Monitor updates; if tests reveal a setback, it would make him a risky pick in redraft leagues, on top of the inherent risk he already carried with big question marks around him, specifically at QB. While Daboll calls it “progressing,” caution is key until Nabers returns fully.