In a world where athletes guard their image carefully, Malik Nabers is doing something refreshingly rare. He is being completely, unapologetically honest about where his strength comes from.
“God is real. He has gotten me through a lot of obstacles in my life. And without him, I wouldn’t be here today. You always keep God first.”
Those are not empty words from a man living comfortably. Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, a devastating blow that cut his season short and cast serious doubt over his immediate future. Now deep in recovery, he has refused to rush back, telling reporters plainly: “If my body doesn’t feel right, I’m not going to play.” That kind of clarity does not come from ego. It comes from something deeper.
In a video for GQ, Nabers revealed that his Bible, a gift from his mother with his name on it, never leaves his side. “I always keep a Bible with me,” he said, describing his belief in Christ as one of the core things he thrives on.
Nabers credits his upbringing for planting those seeds early. “I was taught as a little boy that you always keep God first,” he said. “Anything that you ask God is not going to always come right then and there, but it’s going to come eventually.”
The numbers tell you how gifted he is. As a rookie in 2024, he caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards, setting a new Giants franchise record and earning a Pro Bowl selection. But Nabers himself will tell you the gifts are not the story. The faith behind them is.
More athletes need to talk like this.
