Last year, Brian Daboll finally found a receiver he could base his offense on. Malik Nabers delivered one of the best rookie seasons in Giants history. In 2024, he racked up 109 catches for 1,204 yards and 7 touchdowns, setting a new franchise rookie record for receptions and yards. He was the heartbeat of a struggling offense, earned Pro Bowl honors, and quickly became the Giants’ most dangerous weapon. Simply put, he didn’t just meet expectations, he smashed through them and reset the standard for rookie wideouts in New York.
Cut to 2025, and the coach is worried about his toe injury. Brian Daboll knows what he’s doing. He’s been through enough training camps to smell trouble before it shows up on the MRI. So when reporters asked about Malik Nabers’ toe, he didn’t blink. He didn’t offer false confidence either. “We’ll see as it goes,” he said. “If we have to pull back, we’ll pull back some.” That right there is the decision. Daboll’s not gambling in July. He’s preserving the only player on offense who might scare a defense this year. The Giants are finally betting on explosiveness. And now they’re betting on patience.
Brian Daboll is asked how much the Giants will have to manage Malik Nabers’ toe during the summer:
“We’ll see how it goes…if we have to pull back, we’ll pull back some. Looked pretty good yesterday.” pic.twitter.com/25EAXRiofi
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) July 24, 2025
It’s not just a toe. It’s a toe on a first-round rookie wideout expected to carry the passing game on his back. That’s pressure on soft tissue. That’s pressure on a kid who hasn’t played a snap yet. And let’s not forget, Nabers played angry at LSU. He didn’t duck contact. He was a yards-after-catch menace. That style? It puts toes and stomachs, and knees at risk every time he plants and bursts. So Daboll’s wait-and-see approach isn’t cautious. It’s calculated. It’s built on scars from last year.
Daboll didn’t confirm anything about surgery. When asked if it had even been discussed, he cut it off. “I’m not going to get into injuries and conversations with that,” he said. That’s coach code, not a denial. That’s a decision to protect the player, keep leverage, and avoid panic.
Stay tuned! This story is developing.
The post Brian Daboll Makes Final Decision on Malik Nabers Amid Toe Injury Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports.