Malik Narvers has a sense of humor—well, somewhat.
After his best friend, Jaden Daniels, playfully teased him a bit, Narvers decided to talk about the future, especially after helping lead their team to two victories over the Giants during their rookie season together this offseason.
And, of course, that sets the stage for their match-up on the first Sunday.
With a chuckle, he mentioned, “Sufficient enough. I’m going to bring you,” following practice on a Wednesday.
Daniels and Narvers shone together at LSU, where they were drafted second and sixth in 2024, respectively.
Despite having successful individual seasons, the team outcomes couldn’t be more different.
Daniels experienced a notable 12-5 record and a surprising run to the NFC Championship Game, while Narvers faced a rough season with a 3-14 record.
“They’re turning their program around, and we’re building something great here,” Narvers reflected.
Narvers missed preseason due to ankle and back injuries, but he says he’s geared up for “game time.”
“To win a lot of games, you need to be on the field,” he asserted.
After catching 109 passes for 1,204 yards in his rookie season, people are curious—what’s next for him?
“I’d say I’m not so worried now,” he remarked. “Sure, I was anxious about my first game, but I’ve dialed it back a bit. I’ve done it before.”
Meanwhile, Andrew Thomas, dealing with a foot issue, was limited during practice. He was the only Giant on the initial injury report of the season. Though he participated in individual drills visible to the media, he didn’t seem fully engaged.
The bulky foot issue seemed to be concerning for Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas during practice, as noted in the injury report.
On the practice field, Theo Johnson was one of the first players out, trying to validate Coach Daboll’s statement that he was “good to go.”
Johnson had been absent for over a week but didn’t specify if he had an injury or was facing other restrictions.
“I’m glad to be back,” Johnson mentioned. “I was around, but nothing was happening. I’m good and ready to go.”
In the locker room, there were positive reports about DT Dexter Lawrence II appearing to regain his dominant form during the summer practice. The question remains—can he handle his usual heavy snap count?
He had played more than 70% of his defensive snaps in nine of his first 12 games until he dislocated his elbow last season.
“You must have never seen me out there,” Lawrence joked. “I feel great. I didn’t get as many reps as I usually do, but this ramp-up has been beneficial. I’m just increasing my plays gradually to see how I feel. I’m ready to go.”
