New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was briefly detained by police in Paramus, New Jersey, on Tuesday after officers mistakenly identified him as a suspect in a road rage incident. The 22-year-old former first-round draft pick was pulled over while driving a Tesla Cybertruck, which matched the description of a vehicle involved in a reported altercation.
Police Search Yields No Weapons, No Charges
According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Jordan Ranaan, Nabers was not in any legal trouble. Officers searched his truck but found no weapons, and he was allowed to leave without a citation. The Daily Mail has sought confirmation from Paramus police and Nabers' representatives.
The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, sparking concern among fans. However, one relieved fan posted: "Whatever you hear don't believe it. Nothing happened... he's good THAT'S IT, THAT'S THE STORY."
Nabers' Injury Recovery and Giants' Wide Receiver Woes
Nabers, selected sixth overall by the Giants in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been recovering from two knee surgeries after tearing his ACL. He recently underwent a second procedure to remove scar tissue that caused stiffness. His availability for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys in September remains uncertain.
The Giants have been hit hard by injuries at wide receiver. Gunner Olszewski suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury, and Darius Slayton is recovering from hernia surgery. In response, the team signed veterans Odell Beckham Jr., Braxton Berrios, and JuJu Smith-Schuster to non-guaranteed deals.
Beckham, a former Giants star, has been out of the league since his contract with the Miami Dolphins was terminated in December 2024. He also served a six-week suspension last season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. None of the three veterans are guaranteed to make the final roster out of training camp.
