Malik Nabers exits practice with apparent shoulder injury in Giants training camp scare
He provided a new worry with an apparent shoulder injury during Tuesday's practice.
After blocking on a run play during team drills, Nabers stayed on the ground for a few moments before walking off the field holding his left shoulder.
Malik Nabers during training camp Monday.
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He went into the fieldhouse with head trainer Ronny Barnes and did not return.
Nabers sat out all of OTAs and minicamp while managing a toe injury that has been nagging him since his LSU days.
Head coach Brian Daboll previously said they'd monitor the toe injury and potentially limit his reps in training camp, but in recent days Nabers had been a full go.
Nabers (middle, white helmet) exiting the field Tuesday.
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Nabers missed two games with a concussion last year.
He also dealt with hip flexor and knee ailments last year, along with the toe injury.
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