Giants receiver Malik Nabers progresses in ACL recovery, won't play in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is rehabbing a torn ACL and will not participate in Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being limited to position drills during practice, Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism about Nabers' progress, indicating a potential ramp-up into team activities next week. The Giants have several practices scheduled leading up to Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13. Nabers' return remains uncertain, and even if he plays, his performance may be affected by his injury.
- •Nabers is recovering from a torn ACL.
- •He will not play in the preseason opener against the Vikings.
- •Harbaugh provided a positive update on his recovery.
- •The Giants have multiple practices before Week 1.
- •Week 1 against the Cowboys is scheduled for September 13.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers injury update: Here’s how close Giants WR is to returning
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