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Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers clears concussion protocol, in line to play Sunday vs. Eagles

Published: Oct 17, 2024 at 05:38 PM

Eric Edholm

Lead Draft Writer

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was evaluated by an independent neurological consultant Thursday afternoon and has cleared concussion protocol, the team announced.

Nabers is expected to play on Sunday at MetLife Stadium against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was limited in practice on Wednesday but was a full participant on Thursday.

In spite of playing only four games so far this season, Nabers is second among all rookie pass catchers in receptions (35) and receiving yards (386) and is tied for second among first-year players with three TD receptions. He's also the Giants' leader in receiving yards and TDs, with Wan'Dale Robinson just ahead of Nabers, with 37 catches.

Nabers suffered his concussion on a fourth-down play late in the Giants' Week 4 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He has missed the past two games – a win over the Seattle Seahawks and a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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