Malik Nabers Returns to Practice as Giants Prepare for Week 1

Malik Nabers, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, has resumed practicing in team sessions as he recovers from a torn ACL and meniscus sustained on September 28, 2025. First-year head coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism about Nabers' progress, although he is still wearing a non-contact jersey during practices.

To be cleared for the Giants' Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13, Nabers must participate in contact drills. Harbaugh indicated that Nabers needs to experience physical contact to ensure he can protect himself during games. The coaching staff is monitoring his recovery closely, as Nabers' status has been uncertain since he underwent a procedure earlier this offseason.

Harbaugh noted that Nabers' readiness for contact is evaluated on a day-to-day basis, with no definitive timeline for when he will be cleared. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear if Nabers will be available for the upcoming game against the Cowboys.