NY Giants Coach’s Statement on Russell Wilson’s Top Target

This week, the New York Giants have fired up minicamp and won’t have one of their most notable stars sharing the field with the new quarterback, Russell Wilson.

Throughout the offseason, the star wide receiver Malik Nabers has been dealing with a toe injury.

When the Giants fired up OTAs, Nabers was noticeably absent from the group on the field, as New York wideouts caught passes from the multi-time Pro Bowler for the first time.

When the Giants were winding down last week’s practice sessions, the head coach, Brian Daboll, made it known that Nabers’ situation wasn’t too concerning. Since it’s still early in the offseason, the Giants didn’t see a need to have Nabers out there right away.

“He’ll be doing similar things that he’s done the last couple times he’s been out,” Daboll told reporters last week. “He did a little bit of walkthrough here, but he’s progressing. He’ll be OK.”

The door wasn’t exactly closed for Nabers to participate in minicamp this week, but the Giants didn’t have their second-year star in the mix once again. Daboll had to assure the public that everything remains solid on the injury front regarding Nabers and others who are sitting out currently.

“Yeah, I’d say with all the injuries, the guys are working hard to get back,” Daboll told reporters on Tuesday ahead of minicamp. “No, not long term.”

Last season, the Giants brought on Nabers as their sixth-overall pick out of LSU. He joined the team under the belief that Daniel Jones was set to be his long-term quarterback. Just 10 games in, the Giants cut the cord with Jones, as they benched him and eventually released him.

As the 2024 NFL season played out, Nabers was in a position where he had to thrive without stability under center. Fortunately for the then-rookie, he still managed to hit his stride in the NFL. Nabers saw the field for 15 games. He was targeted 170 times and caught 109 passes for over 1,200 yards.

Nabers scored seven touchdowns while averaging 80 yards per game. He earned his first Pro Bowl nod of his career, living up to the hype of being a top 10 selection in 2024.

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The Giants look forward to seeing Nabers in action with Russell Wilson in the mix. While Wilson has dealt with his fair share of struggles with the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past few seasons, he’s been welcomed with open arms in New York.

Outside of Nabers, Giants receivers have been gushing over what Wilson has brought to the table in the spring practice sessions. Sometime soon, Nabers will get a chance to catch on. For the time being, the Giants are cautious with the health of their 21-year-old superstar wideout.

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