Malik Nabers maintains control over his playing status against the Dallas Cowboys
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers confirmed on Thursday that he will determine whether to play in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Nabers did not specify his availability for the matchup, emphasizing that the decision rests on his assessment of his health and career longevity. The receiver has been sidelined since sustaining an ACL injury in Week 4 of last season, an incident requiring two surgical procedures. Nabers participated in practice on Thursday alongside several teammates, appearing on the injury report with a knee condition. He noted that he has undergone an extensive rehabilitation process to reach this point. Whether Nabers suits up remains uncertain as the team prepares for the weekend contest.
- •Malik Nabers declined to confirm if he will play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
- •The receiver has not played since tearing his ACL during Week 4 last season.
- •Nabers successfully participated in Thursday's practice session with the New York Giants.
- •Medical rehabilitation for the injury included two separate surgeries.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers listed as questionable for season opener
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Giants list Malik Nabers as questionable to play Sunday night
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants' Malik Nabers questionable vs. Dallas Cowboys in Week 1
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s My Career and It’s My Body’ – Malik Nabers Makes Stance Clear on Potential Playing Restriction Ahead of Giants’ Week 1 Opener
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants WR Malik Nabers leaves Week 1 decision to faith
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers weighing whether to play vs. Cowboys: ‘I can’t put my career at risk’
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers says decision to play or not play vs. Cowboys will be his
"The New York Giants open their season Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, but all eyes are on Malik Nabers. Despite practicing fully two days in a row, the Giants’ top wide receiver remains Week 1’s biggest mystery. On Thursday, the Pro Bowl wide receiver made it clear the ultimate decision rests in his hands. […] The post ‘It’s My Career and It’s My Body’ – Malik Nabers Makes Stance Clear on Potential Playing Restriction Ahead of Giants’ Week 1 Opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"NEW YORK — Malik Nabers hasn’t decided yet whether he plans to play in Sunday night’s Giants season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants’ top receiver was adamant Thursday that playing in the game is his call alone, regardless of the Giants clearing him medically already. And he is genuinely not sure if he is ready to play in his first NFL game since tearing his right ACL and meniscus ...
"Wide receiver Malik Nabers was a full participant in practice again on Friday, but the team isn't ready to say anything definitive about his status for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:06 PMMalik Nabers listed as questionable for season opener
Giants WR Malik Nabers receives questionable tag despite fully practicing
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:34 PMGiants list Malik Nabers as questionable to play Sunday night
Wide receiver Malik Nabers was a full participant in practice again on Friday, but the team isn't ready to say anything definitive about his status for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:12 PMNew York Giants' Malik Nabers questionable vs. Dallas Cowboys in Week 1
The New York Giants have listed WR Malik Nabers (knee) as questionable against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:03 PM‘It’s My Career and It’s My Body’ – Malik Nabers Makes Stance Clear on Potential Playing Restriction Ahead of Giants’ Week 1 Opener
The New York Giants open their season Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, but all eyes are on Malik Nabers. Despite practicing fully two days in a row, the Giants’ top wide receiver remains Week 1’s biggest mystery. On Thursday, the Pro Bowl wide receiver made it clear the ultimate decision rests in his hands. […] The post ‘It’s My Career and It’s My Body’ – Malik Nabers Makes Stance Clear on Potential Playing Restriction Ahead of Giants’ Week 1 Opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:55 AMNew York Giants WR Malik Nabers leaves Week 1 decision to faith
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers says he has confidence in his knee, but a final Week 1 decision will be left up to faith.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:15 AMMalik Nabers weighing whether to play vs. Cowboys: ‘I can’t put my career at risk’
NEW YORK — Malik Nabers hasn’t decided yet whether he plans to play in Sunday night’s Giants season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants’ top receiver was adamant Thursday that playing in the game is his call alone, regardless of the Giants clearing him medically already. And he is genuinely not sure if he is ready to play in his first NFL game since tearing his right ACL and meniscus ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 8:23 PMMalik Nabers says decision to play or not play vs. Cowboys will be his
“It’s my career and it’s my body.”
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