Giants WR Malik Nabers has minor back issue, sources say - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers hasn't practiced in 11 days after dealing with what multiple sources told ESPN was a minor back problem. One source characterized it as «normal camp tightness.»

Nabers was held out of Saturday night's 31-12 win over the New York Jets. He has missed each of the Giants' first two preseason games.

The Giants have only one full practice this week scheduled for Tuesday. They have a walk-through on Monday and play their final preseason game on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium against the New England Patriots. So while Nabers may be back soon, it's possible it also might not be this week given the tight schedule and quick turnaround.

It would seem logical at this point for Nabers to miss the entire preseason. The regular season opens in three weeks.

It should be plenty of time for Nabers to get ready for the Washington Commanders and the grueling early season schedule that follows, in part because the Giants appear to be bringing him back slowly. There is no reason to rush their most explosive offensive weapon onto the field for the preseason.

It seems the Giants are handling the situation with caution considering how important Nabers is to their offense. He also missed the spring with a toe injury and left a practice earlier this summer after landing on his shoulder.

New York has been tight-lipped on injuries throughout training camp. This situation is no different despite multiple inquiries.

«Not going to get into any injuries,» coach Brian Daboll said late last week. "[Nabers is] working hard to get back."

The same holds true for standout left tackle Andrew Thomas. He is on the physically unable to perform list as he rehabs from Lisfranc surgery on his foot