Malik Nabers says he can't trash-talk Commanders because Jayden Daniels is his 'best friend'

In the NFL, trash talk is part of the job, especially when you land in the NFC East. But for Giants rookie Malik Nabers , that part might be a little complicated. Why? Because the quarterback leading one of their biggest rivals, the Washington Commanders , just so happens to be his best friend. Yep, that’s what Nabers admitted while sitting next to Kevin Durant during a recent FanDuel panel and the moment was hilarious.

Malik Nabers had a wholesome moment with Kevin Durant when asked about his NFC East rivals

During a FanDuel event in New York City just days ago, NBA superstar and lifelong Commanders fan Kevin Durant asked Nabers if he was ready to bring the trash talk against his new division rivals. But Nabers wasn’t biting.



Instead, he responded with:

“Man, it’s hard to talk trash … you got my best friend at quarterback.”

That “best friend” is none other than Jayden Daniels , Washington’s new QB1 and Nabers’ former LSU teammate. The two were college football’s most electric QB-WR duo last season and were both selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The LSU bond between Nabers and Daniels is bigger than any NFL rivalry

Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels didn’t just put up numbers at LSU, they built a brotherhood. In 2023, they torched defenses week after week, with Daniels taking home the Heisman Trophy and Nabers becoming the top wide receiver in the country. Their chemistry was obvious on the field, but it clearly extended beyond the sidelines.

Now, with Nabers catching passes for the New York Giants and Daniels leading the Washington Commanders, they’ve found themselves in the same division but on opposite sides of the rivalry. Still, no amount of geographic tension seems enough to break that LSU bond.

Even with rival jerseys on, their friendship takes priority for now

It’s not often you hear a rookie wide receiver hold back on talking smack in one of the NFL’s most heated divisions. But that’s what makes this moment so memorable. It’s a rare blend of honesty, loyalty, and good-natured humor, something fans don’t always get in the pressure-cooker world of pro football.

Nabers didn’t say he won’t compete. He didn’t say he’ll take it easy on Washington. But what he made clear is that Daniels isn’t just another opponent. He’s family.

Malik Nabers may wear blue and Daniels may wear burgundy, but the LSU brotherhood runs deep. As the NFC East gears up for another fierce season, we already know one matchup will have a little more heart behind it. And if Nabers ever does throw shade at the Commanders, just know, it’s probably not about the guy under center.

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