Giants star Malik Nabers stopped by police in apparent case of ‘mistaken identity’
Malik Nabers, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, was stopped by police in New Jersey due to a case of mistaken identity. The police were investigating a report of a person with a gun and mistakenly identified Nabers. He was not arrested or cited, and the police later clarified the situation after searching his vehicle.
- ▪Malik Nabers was stopped by police while they investigated a report of a person with a gun.
- ▪The police realized it was a case of mistaken identity and found no weapons in Nabers' vehicle.
- ▪Nabers is currently recovering from an ACL tear and is uncertain about his readiness for the upcoming season.
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NFL New York Giants Giants star Malik Nabers stopped by police in apparent case of ‘mistaken identity’ By Andrew Battifarano Published June 3, 2026, 7:08 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Giants star Malik Nabers was stopped by New Jersey police in a case of “mistaken identity” on Tuesday as officers were investigating someone they believed had a gun, according to multiple reports. Nabers did not have a gun and was not arrested nor cited by police as they stopped him in Paramus, N.J., according to NFL Network. Police reportedly stopped the standout wide receiver, searched his car and let him go on his way when they found nothing. Wide receiver Malik Nabers during Giants practice on Sept.18, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. Noah K.
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