New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers opted to avoid the media following his team’s 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday, according to the Yahoo Sports report.
The receiver, who had been under scrutiny for his body language during a previous victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, recorded five catches for 44 yards during the game, as noted by the Philadelphia Eagles team data.
The game concluded when Commanders cornerback Rasul Douglas intercepted a deep pass intended for Nabers, effectively sealing the win for Washington, per the Washington Commanders team data.
By Friday, Nabers addressed the media and explained that his decision to ignore incoming calls from his former LSU teammate and close friend, Jayden Daniels, stems from frustration regarding the outcome of the game.
Nabers stated that the loss was “bugging him pretty bad,” as documented by the Commanders Wire coverage.
The receiver further explained his current communication status with the quarterback by noting, “He calls me all the time. He’s probably trying to call me right now, but I can’t answer that phone call,” according to the Yahoo Sports report.
The two players share a significant history, having played together for two seasons at LSU, where both achieved individual accolades including Nabers’ All-American status and Daniels’ Heisman Trophy win in 2023, per the Commanders Wire coverage.
Despite the recent setback, the Giants maintain their position at the top of the NFC East standings with a record of 5-3-1, while the Commanders hold a 3-5-1 record, as reported by the New York Giants team data.
The defeat marked another instance where Nabers failed to secure a victory against the Commanders, a team that has now gone 5-0-1 against the Giants over the past three years, according to the Yahoo Sports report.