NY Giants receiver Malik Nabers cleared after mistaken police stop in New Jersey

On June 4, 2026, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was stopped by Paramus, New Jersey police after officers received a report of a road‑rage incident involving a firearm. The suspect was described as driving a vehicle similar to Nabers', leading officers to pull him over, search his car and question him. No weapon was found, no citation was issued and he was released once police confirmed a case of mistaken identity. As one source noted, “No weapon, no arrest, no citation and he was sent on his way.”

Nabers, 22, is currently rehabilitating from a torn ACL sustained in the 2025 season and has been a focal point for Giants fans amid concerns about his health and the team’s recent wide‑receiver acquisitions. The incident added a brief media spotlight but did not result in any legal consequences for the player.