Malik Nabers participates in practice before New York Giants season opener
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 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.
- 10:45 PMESPN NFL — Giants' Harbaugh on WR Nabers playing: 'We'll see'
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys-Giants initial Week 1 Injury Report: Malik Nabers update
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Giants news: Malik Nabers gets huge injury update ahead of Cowboys game
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants injury report: Malik Nabers 'ready to go' for Week 1
"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.
"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.
"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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External links- 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, 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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