Ex-NFL head doctor: New York Giants' Malik Nabers not practicing a red flag
The New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Until the explosion of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Nabers was highly thought to be in line for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
We all know what happened there, but that doesn't lessen the impact Nabers has had on the Giants' offense.
Unfortunately, Nabers hasn't been on the field at all this offseason, nursing a nagging toe injury. It's something that dates back to his college days at LSU, and one former NFL doctor says it's a huge red flag that he hasn't been on the field yet.
"I would (be concerned)," said Dr. David J. Chao, an orthopedic surgeon who spent 17 years as an NFL doctor. "I would because if you're not on the field in June, you haven't played football in five-plus months. You've only got two months before real football is being played. If you're not ready in five months, what's two more months gonna do, right?
"And he's a speed/quickness/in-and-out-of-routes guy, you know he's going to need his big toe for that. And apparently that was from a college injury that's lingered or come up again, so now the word 'chronic' comes into play. So, yeah, I do have some worries for Malik Nabers."
Now, maybe it's a red flag, and maybe it is chronic, but let's just look at Nabers' stats from his rookie campaign. He recorded 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. He was, by far, the most productive Giants' wide receiver in 2024 and ranked inside the top 10 receivers in the NFL.
He did this while nursing the same toe injury, apparently.
So, while it's not ideal that Nabers hasn't been on the field yet, it's not overly concerning, either.
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