East Rutherford, NJ – September 12, 2025
The NFL world continues to mourn the tragic assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this week during a community event. Tributes have poured in across politics, entertainment, and sports, and one of the league’s brightest young stars has now stepped forward with a meaningful gesture.
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has donated $260,000 to support Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters.
According to sources close to the team, the donation is divided into two parts:
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$90,000 for public murals and floral memorials across New York and Charlotte, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy.
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$170,000 placed into a trust fund to secure his daughters’ education and long-term well-being.
In a statement, Nabers explained: “This isn’t about football. It’s about compassion, family, and showing up for people when tragedy hits. Erika and her girls deserve to know they’re not alone in this fight.”
The timing makes his gesture even more striking. Just yesterday, Malik Nabers joined Elon Musk in Honoring Iryna Zarutska with a $100,000 donation, proving that even as a rookie, his sense of leadership and responsibility stretches beyond the game.
NFL teams are expected to hold moments of silence this weekend in Kirk’s honor, with conversations already underway about a legacy fund to support his children in the long term.
As one Giants teammate put it privately: “Malik may be new to the league, but he just showed maturity and heart far beyond his years.”
Ex-Falcons Star Opens Door to Kansas City With $3M Offer Following Chiefs’ Preseason Collapse
Kansas City’s second preseason game was supposed to be a simple tune-up, but instead it exposed serious flaws. The Chiefs were dominated 33-16 by Seattle, leaving more questions than answers as the regular season looms.
The Seahawks gashed Kansas City’s defense on the ground, piling up 268 rushing yards while Sam Darnold and Jake Bobo connected for two touchdowns through the air. The Chiefs, thin across several units, struggled to contain any momentum.
Into this backdrop emerges veteran safety Justin Simmons, previously with Atlanta. With Kansas City’s defense looking porous and battered, his name has quickly resurfaced as a potential solution to bolster a secondary that remains unsettled.
“I’ve seen the struggles on defense, and I know I can help fix it. Kansas City deserves better — give me the chance, and I’ll bring that fire to the Kingdom,” Simmons declared.
The timing is no accident. Kansas City surrendered over 300 rushing yards to Seattle while six players left with injuries, further thinning a defense already short on depth. It was a collapse that underscored urgent roster decisions.
Skyy Moore briefly provided a spark with a dazzling 88-yard punt return touchdown, igniting Arrowhead’s crowd, but rookie tackle Kingsley Suamataia’s struggles at the line highlighted another area of concern for a team with championship expectations.
Simmons, a proven playmaker and former Pro Bowler, is reportedly open to signing a one-year, $3 million deal with Kansas City. The low-risk price tag adds intrigue as the Chiefs weigh their defensive options.
With preseason winding down, Kansas City faces an uncomfortable reality: the roster is bruised, the defense is leaking, and reinforcements are needed. If Simmons truly brings the fire he promises, the Chiefs may have little choice.
