Malik Nabers injury return: Will Giants star return vs Chargers? Team fears the worst

Malik Nabers was forced to exit the New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers Week 4 game on Sunday with an apparent knee injury

Updated on: Sep 29, 2025, 24:11:59 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Malik Nabers was forced to exit the New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers Week 4 game on Sunday with an apparent knee injury. While the Giants have not determined the severity of the injury yet, fans fear an ACL tear, which could sideline the wide receiver for weeks.

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) reacts as he leaps for a pass against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (20) (AP)

Nabers was carted off the field with 6:12 remaining in the second quarter. This came as Jaxson Dart fired a ball down the sideline, looking for the star WR. Nabers went up, but came down without the ball. He had sustained what looked like a scary injury.

The receiver's knee was buckled as he went up for the pass. Videos on social media showed Nabers looking visibly upset as he was carted off.

New York Giants Depth Chart

Offense

QB: Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston

RB: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, Cam Skattebo

WR: Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt

WR: Wan’Dale Robinson, Gunner Olszewski

WR: Malik Nabers, Beaux Collins

TE: Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone II

LT: Andrew Thomas, James Hudson III

LG: Jon Runyan, Aaron Stinnie

C: John Michael Schmitz Jr., Austin Schlottmann

RG: Greg Van Roten, Evan Neal

RT: Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow

Defense

DE: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Chauncey Golston

NT: Dexter Lawrence II, D.J. Davidson

DT: Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr., Roy Robertson-Harris, Darius Alexander

OLB: Brian Burns, Abdul Carter

ILB: Bobby Okereke, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles

ILB: Darius Muasau, Swayze Bozeman

Nickel: Dru Phillips, Nic Jones

CB: Deonte Banks, Cor’Dale Flott, Art Green

CB: Paulson Adebo, Art Green

S: Jevón Holland, Beau Brade

S: Tyler Nubin, Dane Belton

Special Teams

LS: Casey Kreiter

H: Jamie Gillan

P: Jamie Gillan

PR: Gunner Olszewski, Wan’Dale Robinson

KOR: Gunner Olszewski, Wan’Dale Robinson, Devin Singletary, Tyrone Tracy Jr.

K: Graham Gano

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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