Giants WR Malik Nabers has minor back issue, sources say

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers hasn't practiced in 11 days after dealing with what multiple sources told ESPN was a minor back problem. One source characterized it as "normal camp tightness."

Nabers was held out of Saturday night's 31-12 win over the New York Jets. He has missed each of the Giants' first two preseason games.

The Giants have only one full practice this week scheduled for Tuesday. They have a walk-through on Monday and play their final preseason game on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium against the New England Patriots. So while Nabers may be back soon, it's possible it also might not be this week given the tight schedule…