The New York Giants will be without star rookie Malik Nabers as they prepare to visit the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.
Even with a few extra days off after playing the Thursday night game in Week 4, Nabers is still in the concussion protocol after exiting the game late against the Dallas Cowboys.
Entering Week 5, Nabers leads the NFL with 35 receptions and is second in the NFL with 386 receiving yards (behind only Nico Collins). He's also tied with Collins for the most receptions of 20 or more yards (seven).
Malik Nabers injury update
Nabers did not practice Wednesday or Thursday to open the week ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks.
Early Thursday morning, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reported that Nabers seems like a "long shot" to play in Week 5.
On Friday morning, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters that Nabers won't play in Week 5 and that he's still in the concussion protocol. He also said that Nabers will not travel with the team to Seattle.
Nabers would have needed to progress rather quickly through the protocol after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday.
There's no understating what Nabers means to the Giants offense. His absence against a tough Seahawks defense will make the Giants even bigger underdogs than they already are.
With Nabers out, the Giants will have to rely on Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt.
The Giants will be back home to host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 on Sunday Night Football.
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