Malik Nabers was back in the Giants’ injury spotlight on Wednesday, when the second-year wideout did not practice after turning in his best outing of the season against Arizona.
Nabers had six catches for 112 yards in Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, but the Giants listed him with a knee injury for Wednesday’s session. Afterward, Nabers said he practiced “as much as I could” and spent time working with trainers on the side.
When asked to get more specific about what was bothering him, Nabers kept it simple: “sore. Sore.”
As for whether that could put his status for Sunday in doubt, he wasn’t ready to say one way or the other.
“We’ll see how the next day goes,” Nabers said. “Through the week I’m usually sore. This was a little bit more sore, but I always continue to fight through it.”
Nabers wasn’t the only Giants player sitting out. Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston is dealing with a neck injury, and head coach John Harbaugh said Golston is seeking a second opinion while the issue could be long-term. Safety Jason Pinnock remains in concussion protocol, offensive tackle Andrew Thomas was held out again as the team continues to manage his groin issue during the week, and running back Najee Harris missed practice for personal reasons.
The Giants’ Wednesday injury report also included tight end Isaiah Likely and tight end Chris Manhertz as limited participants, along with running back Cam Skattebo. Deonte Banks and Bryan Hudson were full participants.
On the other side, the Commanders showed a long injury list of their own, but the biggest development was at quarterback: Jayden Daniels was a full practice participant.
Washington had several players not practice, including Percy Butler, Stefon Diggs, Marcus Mariota, Terry McLaurin, Charles Omenihu and Tyler Owens.
Among the Commanders limited were Nick Allegretti, Trey Amos, Sam Cosmi, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Frankie Luvu, Jeremy McNichols, Chig Okonkwo, Ben Sinnott, Sonny Styles, Rachaad White and Deatrich Wise Jr.
Full participants for Washington included Treylon Burks, Nick Cross, Daniels, Javon Kinlaw, Fabian Moreau and Jeremy Reaves.
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