Malik Nabers participates in practice before New York Giants season opener
16 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The New York Giants held their first practice of the week on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Head coach John Harbaugh stated that wide receiver Malik Nabers, who has been managing a knee injury, participated in the full practice session. Harbaugh indicated that the team expects Nabers to be ready for the game, though his availability remains subject to further evaluation before the Sunday night kickoff. In addition to Nabers, the team reported full participation from DL Shelby Harris, OL Bryan Hudson, TE Theo Johnson, and OT Andrew Thomas. No players were listed as missing practice or participating on a limited basis during the Wednesday session.
- •Malik Nabers practiced in full on Wednesday despite a knee injury.
- •The New York Giants play the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.
- •Shelby Harris, Bryan Hudson, Theo Johnson, and Andrew Thomas were also full participants.
- •No New York Giants players were held out of practice on Wednesday.
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"Malik Nabers was a full participant in New York Giants practice Wednesday, but coach John Harbaugh will not say if the team's No. 1 receiver will play in the season opener Sunday night at home against Dallas. Nabers is nearly a year removed from tearing the ACL in his right knee. With the 23-year-old being on the field at the start of training camp and progressing toward a return, he and the team have been consistent in not putting a target date on when Nabers will be ready.
"New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh quickly dismissed speculation surrounding wide receiver Malik Nabers after he left practice early on Wednesday . He confirmed to The Athletic’s Dan Duggan that post-practice medical checks revealed no injury concerns following the star pass-catcher’s extensive recovery from a torn ACL sustained in 2025. This […] The post Giants news: Malik Nabers gets huge injury update ahead of Cowboys game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Malik Nabers didn’t know if he was going to play in the New York Giants’ season opener until shortly before kickoff. Even after practicing all week, the wide receiver still had to see how his body felt in a real game-day setting. That made his return against the Dallas Cowboys a little different from a […] The post Why Did Malik Nabers Decide To Play Just 2 Hours Before Kickoff Against the Cowboys? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 3:09 PMMalik Nabers thought he wasn't playing
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) canceled his family's travel plans thinking he wasn't playing in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:40 PMWhy Did Malik Nabers Decide To Play Just 2 Hours Before Kickoff Against the Cowboys?
Malik Nabers didn’t know if he was going to play in the New York Giants’ season opener until shortly before kickoff. Even after practicing all week, the wide receiver still had to see how his body felt in a real game-day setting. That made his return against the Dallas Cowboys a little different from a […] The post Why Did Malik Nabers Decide To Play Just 2 Hours Before Kickoff Against the Cowboys? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:58 PMCowboys vs. Giants inactives, news, live updates: Malik Nabers active for Sunday Night Football in Week 1
The Giants host the Cowboys in the first Sunday Night Football game of the season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:56 PMWill Malik Nabers play against Cowboys? PA announcement might confirm Giants WR's status
A PA announcement at MetLife Stadium might have confirmed Malik Nabers' status for the Week 1 game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:26 PMNY Giants vs. Cowboys: Malik Nabers’ status remains murky ahead of Sunday Night Football
NY Giants star receiver remains a game time decision before Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys
- NBCSports.comSep 13, 2026, 4:39 PMAs clock ticks toward Sunday night, Malik Nabers waits for a sign from above - NBC Sports
The Giants host the Cowboys on Sunday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:25 PMMalik Nabers remains questionable for Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys, will 'let God tell me' if he's ready to play Week 1
Nabers hasn't played for the Giants since Week 4 of last year.
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The Giants make moves incase they are without Malik Nabers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:36 PMGiants get 'game-time decision' update on Malik Nabers for Week 1 vs. Cowboys
This report on Malik Nabers could mean his status isn't known until right before SNF.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:36 PMNew York Giants Announce Malik Nabers Injury Decision Before Cowboys Game
The New York Giants announce a decision on Malik Nabers’ status ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. The post New York Giants Announce Malik Nabers Injury Decision Before Cowboys Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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New York Giants fans may not like this Malik Nabers comment.
- ESPN NFLSep 9, 2026, 10:45 PMGiants' Harbaugh on WR Nabers playing: 'We'll see'
Star wide receiver Malik Nabers was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as the New York Giants continued preparations for their season opener on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:32 PMGiants say Malik Nabers fully participated in practice, but not sure if he'll play against Cowboys
Malik Nabers was a full participant in New York Giants practice Wednesday, but coach John Harbaugh will not say if the team's No. 1 receiver will play in the season opener Sunday night at home against Dallas. Nabers is nearly a year removed from tearing the ACL in his right knee. With the 23-year-old being on the field at the start of training camp and progressing toward a return, he and the team have been consistent in not putting a target date on when Nabers will be ready.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:07 PMCowboys-Giants initial Week 1 Injury Report: Malik Nabers update
A look at the practice report as both teams put the pads on for the first time this regular season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:50 PMGiants news: Malik Nabers gets huge injury update ahead of Cowboys game
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh quickly dismissed speculation surrounding wide receiver Malik Nabers after he left practice early on Wednesday . He confirmed to The Athletic’s Dan Duggan that post-practice medical checks revealed no injury concerns following the star pass-catcher’s extensive recovery from a torn ACL sustained in 2025. This […] The post Giants news: Malik Nabers gets huge injury update ahead of Cowboys game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:20 PMNew York Giants injury report: Malik Nabers 'ready to go' for Week 1
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh believes WR Malik Nabers is "ready to go" for Week 1, but adds "we'll see."
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