Giants monitor Malik Nabers status ahead of season opener against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

The New York Giants are managing the injury recovery of receiver Malik Nabers as the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys approaches. Nabers continues to participate in team drills following a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, though he declined to provide specific details on his progress. Head coach John Harbaugh indicated the team is preparing for multiple personnel scenarios, leaving the wide receiver's availability for the Week 1 game uncertain. While the organization maintains caution regarding his recovery, rookie receiver Malachi Fields has emerged as a potential contributor. Analysts have highlighted the third-round pick as a significant depth option capable of playing the boundary X position. The team also bolstered its receiving corps during the off-season with the additions of Odell Beckham Jr. and Darnell Mooney to provide stability if Nabers requires additional time to return to full fitness.
- •Malik Nabers is recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee.
- •The Giants open the season with a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Rookie Malachi Fields is competing for the team's No. 2 receiver role.
- •The team added Odell Beckham Jr. and Darnell Mooney to the roster during the off-season.
- •Head coach John Harbaugh has not yet confirmed the lineup for the opening game.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Giants receive cryptic Malik Nabers update as rookie could emerge as his new running mate
"Malik Nabers is keeping his cards close to his chest. The Giants receiver is giving nothing away on his recovery, with Week 1 against the Cowboys looming.
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