Malik Nabers participates in full practice before Giants season opener

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Malik Nabers participates in full practice before Giants season opener
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Wide receiver Malik Nabers returned to a full practice on Wednesday following his recovery from a right ACL tear sustained last season. The Giants are preparing for their season opener against the Cowboys, though coach John Harbaugh stopped short of confirming the receiver's participation in the game. Nabers previously indicated a desire to avoid a snap count upon his return to the field. He produced nine catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys during a Week 2 meeting last year. Joining Nabers in full participation were tight end Theo Johnson, offensive lineman Bryan Hudson, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas. Every player on the Giants' 53-man roster practiced on Wednesday as the team continues preparations for the upcoming matchup.

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  • •Malik Nabers participated in a full practice session on Wednesday.
  • •The receiver has not played in a game since September of last year.
  • •Coach John Harbaugh said the team will evaluate the receiver's status before the game.
  • •Theo Johnson, Bryan Hudson, Shelby Harris, and Andrew Thomas also participated fully.
  • •The entire Giants 53-man roster practiced on Wednesday.
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The New York Giants started the 2026 season off on the right foot. New York got a huge win against Dallas in Week 1, defeating their division rival 28-20 on Sunday Night Football. The return of one Giants playmaker was one of the biggest stories around the team headed into the season opener. Tonya Nabers, the mother of Giants receiver Malik Nabers, […] The post Giants news: Malik Nabers' mom breaks silence on missing his huge injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New York Giants started their season in impressive fashion when they defeated the Dallas Cowboys by a 28-20 margin in the season opener. New head coach John Harbaugh has high hopes that his team that includes QB Jaxson Dart, RB Cam Skattebo and WR Malik Nabers has a chance to exceed expectations and play much better football than Giants fans […] The post Giants' Malik Nabers sums up return from torn ACL with 1 word appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Malik Nabers is active for the New York Giants’ season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The Giants' top wide receiver was listed as questionable while working back from a torn ACL in his right knee. Nabers’ status has been a mystery after being cleared for contact and reported as a full participant in practice all week.

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