John Harbaugh refuses to disclose Giants player availability before Cowboys game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:54 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to provide updates on the status of wide receiver Malik Nabers ahead of the team's season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Harbaugh addressed repeated inquiries about player availability during a Wednesday press conference by stating he would not reveal starters or game-day packages. He emphasized that disclosing such information would be against the competitive interests of the team by providing an advantage to the Dallas Cowboys. The head coach explicitly stated that he would not discuss which players are playing or starting to avoid giving the opposition insights into his team's strategy. This response marks a firm stance from the coaching staff regarding media access to roster and personnel plans leading up to the start of the 2026-27 NFL campaign.
- •John Harbaugh declined to confirm if Malik Nabers will play Sunday.
- •The New York Giants open their 2026-27 season against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Harbaugh stated he will not reveal starting lineups or specific offensive packages to the media.
- •The head coach noted that sharing personnel information benefits opposing game planning.
- 7:54 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Make it uncomfortable’ – John Harbaugh’s fiery response to Malik Nabers questions
- 12:07 AMAwful Announcing — John Harbaugh pushes back on Giants media over Malik Nabers questions: 'We can make it uncomfortable' - Awful Announcing
"Questions swirl around star receiver Malik Nabers’ availability ahead of the New York Giants’ NFL season-opener and John Harbaugh doesn’t want to hear them. The New York Giants are kicking off their 2026-27 NFL campaign against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night and fans are ready for the madness to begin.
"New York Giants coach John Harbaugh scolded media on Wednesday for asking questions about Malik Nabers, letting them know he won't share if he's playing.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:54 AM‘Make it uncomfortable’ – John Harbaugh’s fiery response to Malik Nabers questions
Questions swirl around star receiver Malik Nabers’ availability ahead of the New York Giants’ NFL season-opener and John Harbaugh doesn’t want to hear them. The New York Giants are kicking off their 2026-27 NFL campaign against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night and fans are ready for the madness to begin.
- Awful AnnouncingSep 10, 2026, 12:07 AMJohn Harbaugh pushes back on Giants media over Malik Nabers questions: 'We can make it uncomfortable' - Awful Announcing
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh scolded media on Wednesday for asking questions about Malik Nabers, letting them know he won't share if he's playing.
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