The New York Giants recorded their first win of the 2025 NFL season in Week 4, taking down the previously unbeaten Los Angeles Chargers 21-18 on Sunday.
Unfortunately for the Giants, this win was marred by a devastating injury for superstar second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers.
Nabers suffered an apparent knee injury on a contested catch attempt in the second quarter and was carted off the field at MetLife Stadium. Upon initial evaluation, the 22-year-old pass-catcher is believed to have suffered a torn ACL — an injury that would keep him out for the remainder of the Giants’ 2025 season.
Nabers will undergo MRI testing to determine the severity of his injury on Monday, but hopes aren’t high for good news.
Former Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. appears to be heartbroken for Nabers, as he took to social media to send his condolences to the Pro Bowl wideout.
“My heart hurts for ya 1!!!!” Beckham wrote on social media after the injury.
Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.
Beckham suffered two season-ending ACL tears during his NFL career. The first came with the Cleveland Browns in 2020, and the second during his Super Bowl LVI victory with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
Nabers reeled in 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns through 15 games in his rookie season with the Giants. Beckham finished his rookie campaign with 91 catches for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns through 12 games.
The Giants are now 1-3 and facing the prospect of playing their remaining 13 games without their best player. Head coach Brian Daboll feels for Nabers after this injury, but he’s ready to keep pushing forward after Sunday’s win.
“Unfortunately this is a business of injury,” Daboll said during his postgame press conference. “I feel terrible for Malik’s injury, we’ll see where it’s at. He’s an important piece of our team… It’s next man up.”
The Giants will matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5.
