New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a significant knee injury during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, which is believed to be a torn ACL.
Nabers hurt his right leg while attempting to make a leaping catch during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers had jumped offsides on the play, which gave New York a free play. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart tried to take advantage by throwing a deep pass to Nabers in single coverage.
As Nabers jumped to try to make a play, his right leg awkwardly planted into the turf. He immediately grabbed at his knee and appeared to be in serious pain.
Malik Nabers down holding his right knee pic.twitter.com/VCrWUW9q1o
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 28, 2025
The belief is that Nabers tore the ACL in his knee.
#Giants WR Malik Nabers is believed to have torn his ACL, per me and @TomPelissero. A crushing blow. pic.twitter.com/yF4tTnez3l
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2025
Nabers is arguably the Giants’ most important offensive player. The former No. 6 overall pick had 2 catches for 20 yards prior to exiting on Sunday, which brought him up to 18 catches for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns on the season.
Nabers missed time during his outstanding rookie season last year after he suffered a concussion. He was also banged up with various ailments in training camp, but the new injury looks like it could be far more serious.
