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NY Giants WR suffers concussion against Cowboys

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NY Giants WR suffers concussion against Cowboys

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EAST RUTHERFORD — Malik Nabers has carried the burden of the New York Giants' offense on his shoulders for a month in which he set records and earned league-wide praise.

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

The only uncertainty now is: When will Big Blue's star rookie wide receiver play 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 fall face-first down the sideline while trying to catch fourth down . He was immediately examined by the Giants' training staff, escorted to the pop-up medical tent near the bench and then to the locker room before being ruled out for the game.

The Giants (1-3) play the Seattle Seahawks on the road on Sunday, Oct. 6, giving Nabers more time than usual since the game in which he was injured was played on a Thursday night.

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NFL concussion protocol

Here's everything we know about Nabers' schedule, which 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. These are as follows:

  • Phase 1: Symptom limited activity, including light aerobic exercise
  • Phase 2: Aerobic exercise, including more than 20 minutes of moderate to strenuous resistance
  • Phase 3: Soccer-specific drill, typically 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 assessment by an independent neurological consultant after participation in training

What's next for Malik Nabers?

Once Nabers is cleared for full contact football activity by the club doctor, the player must also be evaluated by the Giants' independent neurological consultant. If the advisor and the club doctor are of the opinion that the player's concussion has healed, he can participate in training and contact without restrictions.

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