The most encouraging sign for Nabers came on Monday, when head coach John Harbaugh told the assembled media, “It’s reasonable to assume” Nabers will play in the season opener barring any setbacks with his surgically repaired knee.
Nabers had 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and 7 touchdowns in 15 games as a rookie in 2024 but tore his ACL just 4 games into the 2025 regular season.
The Giants host the Cowboys for a primetime Sunday Night Football game in Week 1.
“John Harbaugh isn’t ready to make any blanket statements on Malik Nabers for Week 1. But he did say … he’s trending towards being ready for the Cowboys,” “Another step for Malik Nabers and the Giants: He shed the red jersey and took part in 7-on-7 & 11-on-11,” Giants were without pads today, so not full contact in that sense, but a “contact” day for Nabers. Again … Week 1 looks good.”Malik Nabers Talked Expectations for Return
While Nabers still doesn’t have a timetable for when he might return, he Giants place three players on the PUP list in advance of veterans reporting for training camp next week … and Malik Nabers is not one of them,” Cam Skattebo, so flip out if you’d like.”
Giants squad working to take a major step forward in 2026. The team went all-in on a regime change and roster improvements this offseason, most notably placing John Harbaugh at the head coaching reins and bolstering Jaxson Dart’s protection with first-round guard Francis Mauigoa.”
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