Giants' Nabers returns to MNF after brief exit due to shoulder injury

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants runs down the field against Trent McDuffie #22 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on September 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

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New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers briefly left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a shoulder injury.

Nabers was originally listed as questionable to return, but he was back on the field in the second quarter.

Nabers appeared to be in pain after getting tangled up with Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie on a first-and-10 play.

Malik Nabers left the game with an apparent right shoulder injury after this play.

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Nabers recorded one reception before his exit. The LSU product's return was a welcome sight for the Giants amid a rough start to Monday Night Football.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart exited the game and went to the locker room in the first quarter with a knee injury.