EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After learning his season was over because of a torn ACL in his right knee, Malik Nabers had a long talk on the phone with friend and fellow New York Giants receiver Jalin Hyatt. Nabers’ message was clear, even through the pain.

“He just told me it’s my chance,” Hyatt recalled Wednesday. “This is the time for me to do what I’ve got to do.”

Nabers’ injury threatens to hurt rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s development right at the time the two could have been building a long-lasting connection. But as the Giants quickly adjust to life without Nabers — their best offensive player who’s blossoming into an elite playmaker — his absence opens the door for Hyatt and rookie Beaux Collins to fill a massive void.

“This is going to be a big opportunity for me,”

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