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Malik Nabers ramps up at Giants camp but awaits next hurdle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:56 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Malik Nabers ramps up at Giants camp but awaits next hurdle

Summary

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is increasing his practice workload during training camp, recovering from ACL and meniscus surgery. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Nabers is progressing but has further hurdles before participating fully in contact drills. Despite performing well in live drills, Nabers remains in a red jersey to limit contact. Harbaugh indicated that reassessing Nabers' readiness will be an ongoing process, adjusting based on his response to increased activity and medical assessments.

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Status Watch

•Nabers is coming off major knee surgery.
•He participated in padded practice and showed improvement.
•Harbaugh is monitoring Nabers' progress daily.
•Nabers must eventually shed the red jersey for contact drills.
•Season opener is scheduled for September 13 against the Cowboys.

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9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' John Harbaugh outlines next hurdle Malik Nabers must clear

What they're saying

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New York Giants WR Malik Nabers continues to ramp up, but head coach John Harbaugh says there's another hurdle he must clear before playing.
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