# Malik Nabers returns despite shoulder injury

> Giants receiver Malik Nabers shakes off a painful shoulder injury to get back on the field against the Rams.
- Title: Malik Nabers returns despite shoulder injury · NBC Sports
- Summary: Giants receiver Malik Nabers shakes off a painful shoulder injury to get back on the field against the Rams. Nabers returned quickly from his shoulder…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/malik-nabers-returns-to-monday-night-game-on-next-drive
- Published: 2026-09-22T01:22:17.369+00:00
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- Topics: malik nabers, new york giants, los angeles rams, shoulder injury, nfl, monday night football, jaxson dart, jameis winston, trent mcduffie, sports
## Nabers hurt but returns fast
Giants receiver Malik Nabers exited Monday's game against the Rams with a shoulder injury but came back on the very next drive.
## Injury was painful but manageable
Nabers was in significant pain after suffering the shoulder injury, making his quick return a surprise to observers.
## Giants trailing big early
The Rams led 14-0 when Nabers returned, with cornerback Trent McDuffie intercepting a badly underthrown pass from Jameis Winston intended for Nabers in the end zone.
## Giants need their star receiver
With the team down big early, the Giants needed Nabers on the field to help mount a comeback against Los Angeles.
## Dart injury adds to concerns
While Nabers returned quickly, the Giants were also waiting for news on quarterback Jaxson Dart's knee injury suffered in the same game.
## Key takeaway

Nabers returned quickly from his shoulder injury, showing toughness as the Giants faced an early 14-0 deficit.