Giants’ Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers Injury Updates Before Opener
UPDATE: The New York Giants are facing critical injury concerns as they approach the season opener against Washington on September 7. Key players Andrew Thomas and Malik Nabers continue to navigate injuries, raising urgency among fans and the organization.
After a decisive 31-12 victory over the Jets on Saturday night, quarterback Russell Wilson expressed optimism about the team’s performance despite Nabers’ absence. “The good part is we don’t even have Malik Nabers out there yet,” Wilson stated. “He’s had a great camp.” But when will Nabers return? Giants officials confirm he is expected to be ready for the opener, although he won’t participate in the final preseason game against the Patriots this Thursday.
Nabers has been sidelined due to a lingering toe issue and more recent back tightness, but sources assure he is not facing any serious setbacks. “Yeah, I’m doing fine,” Nabers said earlier in camp. With the coaching staff focused on his recovery, they are confident he’ll handle a full workload come Week 1.
Meanwhile, left tackle Andrew Thomas, a key player on the offensive line, remains on the physically unable to perform list following foot surgery for a Lisfranc fracture. His status is becoming increasingly urgent as the season opener looms in just three weeks. Coach Brian Daboll stated, “Getting better, so we’ll take it day by day and see where we’re at.” However, Thomas has yet to participate in any preseason games, leaving fans anxious about his availability.
As the Giants head into a competitive padded practice on Tuesday, the team is feeling the pressure of dwindling time to prepare. With Thomas not yet cleared, James Hudson III has stepped in at left tackle, while rookie Marcus Mbow has shown promise on both sides of the line.
The situation has drawn attention on social media, especially following rookie outside linebacker Abdul Carter‘s experience during the Jets game. After a hard hit from tight end Stone Smartt and offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor, Carter shared his thoughts on social media, humorously highlighting the intensity of the game.
As the Giants continue their preparations, fans remain hopeful for the return of both Thomas and Nabers. The focus now shifts to Thursday’s final preseason game, where the team aims to solidify their strategies ahead of the regular season. Stay tuned for more updates as the Giants gear up for their highly anticipated opener against Washington.
