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Malik Nabers is 'ready to go' for Giants training camp: Daboll
Malik Nabers is 'ready to go' for Giants training camp: Daboll

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Malik Nabers is 'ready to go' for Giants training camp: Daboll

Finally, some good news for the New York Giants. Wide receiver Malik Nabers has been cleared to practice at training camp and is expected to be a full participant, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Nabers had missed all of the Giants' spring practices at OTAs and mandatory minicamp while rehabbing a lingering toe injury. The toe issue first arose in college, according to Daboll, but Nabers re-aggravated it last season. The Giants have been particularly cautious with their 2024 first-round pick since then. Daboll has said multiple times this offseason – throughout OTAs and minicamp – that there wasn't any concern that Nabers would miss training camp practices, let alone the start of the season. With Wednesday's announcement making it official, Giants fans can seemingly let out a sigh of relief. Nabers was one of the lone bright spots for the 3-14 Giants as a rookie last year. His 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns all led the team and were impressive feats amid a chaotic situation at quarterback – Big Blue sent out four different starters under center – that unfolded throughout the season. The 109 catches Nabers tallied were more than any other wide receiver in 2024, and his yardage total was the second-most of all rookie pass-catchers (tight ends included). Not only that, but Nabers' 1,204 yards made him the first Giants player to surpass 800 receiving yards in a season since Odell Beckham Jr. in 2018. Now that he's officially been declared healthy and a full go for training camp, Nabers will be the clear No. 1 target for starting quarterback Russell Wilson in New York this year. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Malik Nabers injury update: Giants WR 'ready to go'

Malik Nabers is 'ready to go' for Giants training camp: Daboll
Malik Nabers is 'ready to go' for Giants training camp: Daboll

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Malik Nabers is 'ready to go' for Giants training camp: Daboll

Finally, some good news for the New York Giants. Wide receiver Malik Nabers has been cleared to practice at training camp and is expected to be a full participant, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Nabers had missed all of the Giants' spring practices at OTAs and mandatory minicamp while rehabbing a lingering toe injury. The toe issue first arose in college, according to Daboll, but Nabers re-aggravated it last season. The Giants have been particularly cautious with their 2024 first-round pick since then. Daboll has said multiple times this offseason – throughout OTAs and minicamp – that there wasn't any concern that Nabers would miss training camp practices, let alone the start of the season. With Wednesday's announcement making it official, Giants fans can seemingly let out a sigh of relief. Nabers was one of the lone bright spots for the 3-14 Giants as a rookie last year. His 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns all led the team and were impressive feats amid a chaotic situation at quarterback – Big Blue sent out four different starters under center – that unfolded throughout the season. The 109 catches Nabers tallied were more than any other wide receiver in 2024, and his yardage total was the second-most of all rookie pass-catchers (tight ends included). Not only that, but Nabers' 1,204 yards made him the first Giants player to surpass 800 receiving yards in a season since Odell Beckham Jr. in 2018. Now that he's officially been declared healthy and a full go for training camp, Nabers will be the clear No. 1 target for starting quarterback Russell Wilson in New York this year. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Malik Nabers injury update: Giants WR 'ready to go'

Giants news, 7/23: Andrew Thomas starts on PUP list, Malik Nabers, K'Von Wallace, more headlines
Giants news, 7/23: Andrew Thomas starts on PUP list, Malik Nabers, K'Von Wallace, more headlines

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Giants news, 7/23: Andrew Thomas starts on PUP list, Malik Nabers, K'Von Wallace, more headlines

Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Andrew Thomas placed on PUP list by New York Giants Malik Nabers debuts at No. 67 on the NFL's Top 100 list What to look for during Giants training camp, position-by-position New York Giants signing veteran safety K'Von Wallace Pre-training camp NFL power rankings: New York Giants still near the bottom Former Giant edge defender Lorenzo Carter is retiring Survey: Which camp battle are you looking forward to? Other Giant observations The Giants finished tied for eighth in sacks last season and were on pace for more – and possibly make history in the process – before injuries to Lawrence and Thibodeaux. They doubled and tripled down on the defensive front with drafting Carter third overall and Darius Alexander in the third round. That was after they had already signed veterans Chauncey Golston, Roy Robertson-Harris, and Jeremiah Ledbetter in free agency. Sacks alone don't lead to wins. That's why defensive coordinator Shane Bowen is emphasizing takeaways (see: turnover chest), where the Giants had the fifth-fewest in the league in 2024. That's where Paulson Adebo and Jevón Holland, newcomers in the secondary, come into play. If the defense can steal some possessions for the offense, which in turn capitalizes on them, then that is a tried-and-true formula to be in every game. By the end of his record-breaking rookie season, Malik Nabers practically had highlight-starved Giants fans chanting 'One. More. Catch.' And begging him to come back onto the field. The true encore performance begins Tuesday, when the Giants report for training camp and all eyes return to a burgeoning summer tradition of seeing what circus catches Nabers can make on the practice field. Keep an eye on: Mike Kafka reclaiming playcalling. It has kind of flown under the radar, but it will be interesting to see what the Giants' offense looks like with Kafka seemingly destined to call plays again. This comes after Daboll served as the offensive playcaller last year when New York finished 31st in points per game and owner John Mara suggested after the season it might be best for the head coach to give that up. Kafka, who had the responsibility the previous two seasons, called plays this spring. How much different will the offense look with him reinstalled as the playcaller? Will it last, or will Daboll call a last-minute audible and reclaim the reins? Something to keep an eye on throughout the summer. As for differences, I'm once again left questioning why more wasn't done to upgrade the offensive line, particularly in the draft. The significant departure from my plan and Schoen's actions was trading up for Dart late in the first round. That wasn't a strong consideration in February when trading for Stafford or taking Sanders with the No. 3 pick were viewed as more realistic outcomes. I would have liked the picks from the Dart trade to be used on the trenches. I would have been comfortable waiting until next year to go all in at quarterback. However, I understand why this regime took the plunge, given the current state of affairs. Schoen and coach Brian Daboll have confidence that Dart will save their jobs and turn the franchise around. Everything about the Giants' offseason plan hinges on how Dart pans out. Right guard: Greg Van Roten vs. Evan Neal If Evan Neal had any shot of being the next tackle-to-guard success story, the Giants would have moved him there two seasons ago. He's not winning the job over Van Roten, who started 17 games last season. 8. John Michael Schmitz, C. Schmitz has shown incremental progress over his first two seasons, so that's positive. But has the former second-round pick out of Minnesota done enough to cement his place as a foundational piece up front? That's certainly up for debate entering a pivotal third year. He's not a dominant physical presence, at least not consistently, and has had trouble with powerful interior defenders. At this point, Schmitz needs to establish himself as a player the Giants can count on to be a constant. He's not there yet, as neck and ankle injuries cut his 2024 campaign short in Week 15, and veteran Greg Van Roten looms as someone who could step in as a placeholder at center if Schmitz does not emerge as the linchpin Schoen and Daboll drafted him to be. Russell Wilson vs. Jameis Winston vs. Jaxson Dart. THE PICK: Wilson. I think Daboll sticks with the veteran to open the season, particularly given Big Blue's slate in the first month: at Commanders, at Cowboys, vs. Chiefs, vs. Chargers. But when things go sideways and the fan base starts clamoring for Dart, Daboll turns to the rookie in hopes he shows enough flashes to prolong the coach's tenure in New York. I get the impression that Giants head coach Brian Daboll has set up a Mortal Kombat–esque ladder for first-round pick Jaxson Dart to climb during training camp: If Dart can show that he's able to balance taking care of the ball with taking chances within the structure of Daboll's offense, he can pass Jameis Winston on the depth chart and become the backup. If Dart can navigate the pocket efficiently and solve problems with his playmaking, then perhaps there's a chance that he could take the starting job from Russell Wilson. Bet: RB Cam Skattebo — Over 3.5 rushing touchdowns (-115). Even though Skattebo will share the backfield with Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary, he will play a crucial role in the Giants' short-yardage offense. Tracy and Singletary struggled to score near the goal line last season. Conversely, Skattebo excelled in goal-to-go situations over the past two seasons in college, having converted 22 touchdowns, tied for the second most in the FBS. Around the league Micah Parsons at first Cowboys practice, but appears to be 'hold in' situation | Blogging The Boys Cowboys sign edge rusher James Houston | Pro Football Talk Terry McLaurin doesn't report to camp while waiting for a contract extension | Pro Football Talk Philadelphia Eagles 2025 training camp preview | Report: Eagles sign veteran edge rusher ahead of training camp | Bleeding Green Nation Matthew Stafford dealing with sore back at start of Rams training camp | Hendrickson won't report to Bengals camp amid contract stalemate | James Cook will reportedly attend Bills training camp amid contract negotiations, RB seeks lucrative extension | Stefon Diggs cleared to fully participate in Patriots training camp after ACL tear | The Athletic Bears CB Jaylon Johnson will miss 'a few weeks' due to offseason leg injury | Packers agree to 4-year, $88 million extension with OT Zach Tom | The Athletic Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu retiring after 12 seasons | Jets unveil renovated locker room that includes 92 new lockers, barbershop | BBV mailbag Have a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@ and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag. BBV YouTube You can find and subscribe to Big Blue View YouTube from the show's home page BBV on X: Follow @BigBlueView | Ed Valentine: @Valentine_Ed | Threads: @ | Bluesky: @edvalentine BBV on Facebook: Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page BBV on YouTube: Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel BBV on Instagram: Click here to follow our Instagram page More from 'Things are looking up' for Darian Thompson — report Giants take LB Zach Cunningham in latest MTD mock draft 2017 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC NFL Draft: Is TE David Njoku right pick at 23 for the Giants? New York Giants news, 4/17: 2015 draft do-over, Odell Beckham, more Offseason workouts begin Tuesday for New York Giants Bill Belichick's draft rules: 'Smart, tough, dependable' players

Could the Giants have two 1,000-yard receivers this season?
Could the Giants have two 1,000-yard receivers this season?

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time19 hours ago

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Could the Giants have two 1,000-yard receivers this season?

The New York Giants' offense is aiming to be more explosive this season. Headlined by one of the NFL's best young playmakers, Malik Nabers could lead this offense to newfound success. With upgrades at quarterback and Naber soaking up the defense's attention, there could be room for a second thousand-yard receiver in the Giants' 2025 offense. Advertisement Malik Nabers is a superstar in the making Despite playing with arguably the worst quarterback room in the NFL last season, Nabers still managed to put up a ridiculous stat line. Credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe/ / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images He totaled 109 receptions, 1,205 yards, and seven touchdowns with Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Tim Boyle throwing him the football. Now, this season, with a competent quarterback room on the roster, Nabers should see his production increase. He could challenge the league's best for the most receiving yards — or maybe even the triple crown. The Giants' revamped quarterback room should spark the receiving corps Darius Slayton has never come close to topping 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. His career-best came in 2023 when he totaled 770 yards. But, like Nabers, Slayton has been held back by bad quarterback play. Credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe/ / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images When Slayton got a chance to play with Tyrod Taylor down the final stretch of the 2023 season, he was electric. He scored a touchdown in three straight games to close out the year, averaging 80 yards per game over the final month of the season. Advertisement Russell Wilson is the Giants' new starting quarterback. He is also the best deep ball passer in the NFL. In 2024, Wilson was PFF's highest-graded passer on 20+ yard throws with a 97.3 Deep Passing Grade. Despite making only 11 starts, Wilson threw 50 passes 20+ yards downfield. He completed 27 of those attempts (54.0%) for 851 yards and eight touchdowns with two interceptions. Slayton has the speed to challenge defenses vertically. He has been the consummate professional for the Giants over the last six years. Now entering year seven with a new starting quarterback for the first time in his career, a breakthrough campaign could be on the horizon. Related Headlines

New York Giants' Malik Nabers makes debut on NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 list
New York Giants' Malik Nabers makes debut on NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 list

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New York Giants' Malik Nabers makes debut on NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 list

NFL Top 100 Players of 2025:@Giants WR Malik Nabers slots in at No. 67! @NFLFilms There aren't many players the New York Giants can hang their hats on these days. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, linebacker Brian Burns, and left tackle Andrew Thomas, the team's three highest players, are among the best at their positions in the league, but there's not a lot to pick from after that -- yet. Enter second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers, who set an NFL record for receptions by a rookie wideout last season. Nabers is one of the league's biggest rising stars and was recently named to NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2025 list. No. 67 - Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants 2024 stats: 15 games | 109 rec | 1,204 rec yds | 11.0 ypr | 7 rec TDs | 2 rush yds | 1 rush TD An emerging star in New York, Nabers was a highlight reel every week for the Giants. Regardless of who was under center for the Giants, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 draft filled the stat sheet. Nabers was a bright spot in New York's underwhelming season with his receptions tally briefly holding the rookie record, and finishes his debut campaign with a Top 100 accolade to his résumé. NFL Pro Insight for Nabers: Malik Nabers was targeted on 36.5% of his routes run when facing single-high safety coverage last season, second-highest in the NFL among wide receivers with at least 150 such routes run. Nabers earned 103 targets against single-high coverages last season, nine more than any other receiver. However, he gained just 649 yards on those targets, ranking 13th overall. The Giants feel they have several other possible rising stars, such as safety Tyler Nubin, tight end Theo Johnson, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., and linebacker Abdul Carter.

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