EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants had perfect attendance on Wednesday for their second OTA of 2025. A very important Giant, though, only stood and watched.
Wide receiver Malik Nabers, who had a franchise record 109 receptions as a rookie last season, did not practice due to a nagging toe injury.
“We’re being mindful of his toe that he’s had,” said head coach Brian Daboll. “Nothing serious but we’re being smart with him in terms of the rehab part of it.”
Daboll said that Nabers, the Giants’ first-round pick in 2024, did not have surgery on his toe during the offseason.
The injury, per Daboll, is one that Nabers has dealt with since his days as a college player at LSU.
Daboll said it “just needs rest.”
“Our doctors, our trainers, if you will, have a plan to kind of move him along and he’s been doing a good job of that,” Daboll said. “Just trying to be smart.”
Other injuries
- Safety Anthony Johnson has a shoulder injury and was held out of practice. Daboll did not specify the severity.
- Left tackle Andrew Thomas, recovering from Lisfranc surgery, did not take part in any of the 7 on 7 or 11 on 11 drills.
- Tight end Theo Johnson, also recovering from Lisfranc surgery, was a full practice participant. Johnson seemed to be moving with no restrictions.
- Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who finished the 2024 season on injured reserve with a dislocated elbow, worked in individual drills and seemed fine. Lawrence did not participate in team drills, which were in shorts and t-shirts.
