Giants' Malik Nabers briefly stopped by police in case of mistaken identity

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was briefly stopped by police in Paramus, New Jersey, on Tuesday after authorities received a report of road rage involving a driver in a similar vehicle.

Officers searched Nabers' car and questioned him but found no weapon and quickly determined through the process of elimination that it was a case of mistaken identity. He was released without being arrested or receiving any citation.

NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Jordan Raanan both shared details of the encounter, confirming that Nabers was never close to an arrest and was sent on his way after the brief stop.

The clarification came after images from the scene circulated widely.

Malik Nabers was stopped in Paramus by police after a report of road rage by someone driving a similar vehicle. They searched Nabers’ car and spoke to him. No weapon, no arrest, no citation and he was sent on his way.

(via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/NKQh1JyrkE

— SleeperGiants (@SleeperGiants) June 3, 2026

Malik Nabers was NOT arrested despite being stopped by police on Tuesday. My understanding through sources is that an individual was reported to have brandished a gun in a similar car.

It was determined to be a case of mistaken identity and Nabers was allowed to leave. https://t.co/UQgQuxDR3I

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) June 3, 2026

Initial online rumors had suggested that Nabers was arrested following the police interaction on Tuesday. Those reports were premature and untrue, as verified by the reporting from Garafolo, Raanan, and others who emphasized the mistaken identity involved.

The swift dissemination of accurate information helped to correct the record and ease concerns among Giants fans and observers who were following the developing story closely.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' Malik Nabers briefly stopped by police in case of mistaken identity

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