New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers offered a colorful update on the lingering toe injury that dates back to his LSU days, assuring fans that while it’s annoying, it won’t stop him from being productive in 2025.
Speaking with Kay Adams on the Up & Adams Show, Nabers said the toe issue continues to bother him but is under control thanks to regular management with help from Russell Wilson’s training team and Giants staff.
“It’s like a mosquito that don’t want to go away,” Nabers said Monday. “I’m trying to shoo it away. But I’ve been doing a great job with Russell, trainers, you know, I’ve been using his physical therapist guys. I’ve been doing an excellent job of just staying on track of it… We’re just staying on top of it so it don’t give me any problems later on down the line.”
Malik Nabers Toe Injury Management
Nabers sat out voluntary workouts earlier in the spring to manage the injury, and Giants head coach Brian Daboll has stated the team will continue to monitor his workload as needed.
Despite the nagging nature of the toe issue, Nabers didn’t show signs of slowing down during his stellar rookie season. He finished 2024 with 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns, missing only two games—and those were due to a concussion.
“This mosquito is one of them big mosquitoes,” the 22-year-old WR joked. “Can’t get this one. We’re trying to kill it, though.”
Big Role Ahead in New York
The toe injury may remain part of his routine in 2025, but it’s not expected to limit his ability to produce as the focal point of the Giants’ passing game. The former LSU star has quickly become Wilson’s favorite target in New York, and his chemistry with the veteran quarterback is one of the most promising developments of the Giants’ offseason.
As training camp ramps up, Daboll and the staff are expected to keep Nabers’ reps under control while focusing on long-term durability. If the “mosquito” remains just a nuisance and not a setback, Nabers is on pace for another big year.