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    EAST RUTHERFORD – Malik Nabers has carried the weight of the New York Giants offense on his shoulders through a month in which he set records and drew praise around the league.

    There’s no doubt that the No. 6 overall draft pick has proven how important he is to their success.

    The only uncertainty now: When will the star rookie wide receiver play for Big Blue again?

    How did Malik Nabers get injured?

    Nabers left Thursday night’s 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after suffering a concussion late in the fourth quarter when he appeared to hit the sideline face first while attempting a catch on fourth down. He was immediately checked by the Giants’ training staff, escorted to the pop-up medical tent near their bench and then to the locker room before being ruled out of the game.

    The Giants (1-3) play on the road at the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 6, giving Nabers more time than usual because the game in which he was injured was played on Thursday evening.

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    NFL Concussion Protocol

    Here’s everything we know about Nabers’ timeline, who finished with 12 catches on 15 targets for 115 yards.

    The NFL’s concussion protocol has five phases that must be completed before the player can return to action, which are as follows:

    • Stage 1: Symptom limited activity, including light aerobic exercise
    • Phase 2: Aerobic exercise, including more than 20 minutes of moderate to vigorous resistance
    • Phase 3: Football specific drill, usually with members of the training staff
    • Phase 4: Non-contact training drills – including catching and running – in practice while wearing a non-contact jersey
    • Phase 5: Full football activity and clearance, including examination by an independent neurological consultant after participation in training

    What’s next for Malik Nabers?

    Once Nabers is cleared by the club physician for full contact football activities, the player must also be examined by the independent neurological consultant assigned to the Giants. If the advisor agrees with the club doctor that the player’s concussion has been resolved, he can participate in training without restriction and contact.

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