Aug 9, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) makes a catch against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Two Key Offensive Starters Return to Practice for Giants

Originally posted on New York Giants on SI
By Patricia Traina | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 4:15 PM ET

Two key offensive starters for the New York Giants appear on the mend and are trending toward Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Receiver Malik Nabers (shoulder) and tight end Theo Johnson (toe), who sat out Wednesday’s practice, were upgraded to limited on Thursday, raising hope that both will be available for Sunday’s game.

Also trending in the right direction is inside linebacker Darius Muasau, who has been in the concussion protocol. Musasau was upgraded from limited to full practice status on Thursday, indicating that he’s in the advanced stages of the protocol.

The same can’t be said for defensive lineman Chauncey Golston, who, after being limited with an ankle injury on Wednesday, did not practice on Thursday.

It’s unknown, though, if the decision by head coach Brian Daboll to hold Thursday’s practice outdoors on the rain-soaked grass contributed to the team being cautious with Golston, who missed last week’s game.

Receiver Beaux Collins was also added to the injury list with a hamstring strain. It’s unknown when Collins was injured, but his injury is worth watching as he’s a key player on special teams.