How long is Malik Nabers out? Knee injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Giants WR

Teddy Ricketson

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How long is Malik Nabers out? Knee injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Giants WR image

The New York Giants play their home games at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The venue is notorious for its turf field and the bad injuries that are suffered on it.

The Giants were playing the New York Giants in Week 4, and star wide receiver Malik Nabers went up for a grab. Before he did, his cleat appeared to get caught in the turf right before he jumped. It resulted in an awkward motion, and when he came down, he instantly started grabbing at his knee.

Malik Nabers has gone down with an apparent injury. He is being carted off the field.

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— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 28, 2025

Nabers was carted off after the scary injury. With it being his knee, there are a wide range of outcomes that could come his way once he has testing.

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Here is more on how long Nabers could be out.

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Malik Nabers injury update

Nabers was unable to return to the game in the first half. There was optimism that the team didn't instantly rule him out, but he was ruled out for the game coming out of halftime.

Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network said that the wide receiver is believed to have torn his ACL.

#Giants WR Nalik Nabers is believed to have torn his ACL, per me and @TomPelissero. A crushing blow. pic.twitter.com/slPInvH5QC
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2025

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How long will Malik Nabers be out?

The belief is that Nabers tore his ACL in the injury. If that is true, then he will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

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Giants upcoming schedule

Week	Opponent
4	vs. Chargers
5	at Saints
6	vs. Eagles
7	at Broncos
8	at Eagles
9	vs. 49ers

Teddy Ricketson

Teddy Ricketson is a Digital Content Producer at The Sporting News. He joined the team in 2024 after spending the last three years writing for Vox Media as part of its DK Nation/Network team. Teddy does his best to support the South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers, but tends to have more fun cheering on the Atlanta Braves. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their two dogs, Bo and Hootie.