Malik Nabers criticized for his behavior while in concussion protocol
Jul 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) speaks at a press conference after training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has not been able to practice for more than two weeks because of a concussion, but he seems to be having a great time off the field.
Nabers faced some criticism after photos and videos surfaced that showed he attended the Travis Scott concert on Wednesday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Be aware that the video contains some inappropriate language:
Malik Nabers was at the Travis Scott concert at MetLife stadium last night while he is still in concussion protocol and not practicing
@ajbrescia pic.twitter.com/E93FU1v1PZ
— Marshall Green (@MarshallGreen_) October 10, 2024
Nabers was all smiles, which is a good sign for a player who left with a concussion late in Week 4 and has not played since. Players are often able to clear concussion protocol after missing one game, but Nabers sat out last week and still has not practiced leading up to Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Many fans wondered why Nabers would be at a loud concert if he is still experiencing concussion symptoms. As Giants reporter Art Stapleton noted, however, Nabers has almost certainly advanced beyond the point in concussion protocol where his symptoms would be worsened by something like attending a concert.
Malik Nabers is in the phase of concussion protocol where physical activity is the key to progress toward participating in practice.
He has advanced past the phase where he is having symptoms, which would be potentially worsened by, say, being outside in sunlight or going to a…
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 11, 2024
If anything, Nabers’ decision to attend a concert is a good indication that he is feeling much better.
Nabers, the No. 6 overall pick in this year’s draft, has 35 catches for 386 yards and 3 touchdowns through four games. He is by far the Giants’ most explosive player, so they may need him against a Bengals offense that has been on fire over the last three weeks.
