EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants star receiver Malik Narvers’ status this summer will not be affected by toe issues he missed spring practices, according to coach Brianda Ball.
The Giants hope that the Nabers will be ready to start training camp on July 22nd.
“He’s doing good things. No [concern]”Dabor said he was ready for camp.
Nabers did not participate in either organized team activities (OTAs) or open-media practices during mandatory minicamps. However, he was seen taking part in several walkthrough periods and jogging without limping.
Daboll said earlier this offseason that the Nabers injured his toe last season, and it has been a problem for him since his time at LSU.
“Everyone is in a different part – if you do, call it rehabilitation,” Dabor said. “And we did what Malik thought was best to try and make him as healthy as possible.”
The Nabers, the sixth overall selection in last year’s draft, finished their rookie season with 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns before joining the Pro Bowl.
The Giants decided to play safely this spring.
“He had some issues like I said in the past in college,” Dabour said. “And that was a plan we came up with for him and our soccer team.”
The Nabers were not the only Giants starter limited this spring. Andrew Thomas returned from the Lisfranc surgery he had in October, so Andrew Thomas didn’t practice. All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence participated in individual drills throughout the spring.
At one practice earlier this month, the Giants had eight starters (including five people) who were not involved in the team drill.
The Giants will need a healthy Nabel to fix the troubled offense that ended up 31st in points per game. It’s important that he gets some work this summer (and possibly in the preseason).
I hope Wilson’s leadership and skill set brings out the best of Giants receivers. His ability to throw deep balls should be especially valuable to a quick group.
The Nabers were 82nd of all receivers after just 4.3 yards per reception last season.
