New York Giants reshuffle offense after Malik Nabers’ ACL injury

The New York Giants entered training camp without their projected starting wide receiver, Malik Nabers, who suffered a torn ACL and meniscus repair that kept him off the field. The injury forced the team to rely on recent free‑agent signings Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith‑Schuster while searching for new primary targets.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart has begun favoring tight end Isaiah Likely, who signed a three‑year, $40 million deal after following head coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore. Likely, who recorded only 36 career‑high receptions in Baltimore, is expected to see increased screen and crossing‑route opportunities as the Giants adapt to the loss of Nabers and Darius Slayton.

Sports analysts note the uncertainty surrounding Nabers’ return, with some labeling him a fantasy‑draft risk. The staff’s adjustments aim to preserve the Giants’ offensive potential despite the injuries ahead of the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.