Malik Nabers status remains uncertain ahead of Giants opener against Dallas

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Malik Nabers status remains uncertain ahead of Giants opener against Dallas
Summary

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is trending toward a return for the team’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The receiver continues to make progress in his recovery, though his participation in the Week 1 game remains dependent on his final health status. Nabers has historically performed well against Dallas, totaling 29 receptions for 351 yards and two touchdowns across his last three outings against the team. If he is cleared to play, he will likely serve as the primary target for quarterback Jaxson Dart. His return would restore a key element of the Giants' passing attack, which relies on his ability to gain yardage after the catch. The team has not yet finalized his status for the upcoming matchup.

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  • •Malik Nabers recorded 29 receptions and 351 yards in his last three games against Dallas.
  • •The Giants wide receiver is recovering from an injury ahead of the Week 1 game.
  • •Quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to target Malik Nabers if the receiver is active.
  • •Malik Nabers posted 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns in his most recent meeting with Dallas.
Latest Updates
  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Is Malik Nabers playing Week 1? Giants injury update for tonight's game
  • 9:41 PMCBS NFL — Malik Nabers injury status: Giants WR plays coy about Week 1 vs. Cowboys: 'I can't put my career at risk'
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers practices in full Wednesday, Harbaugh says, 'I think he's ready to go'
  • 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers injury update all but confirms Giants WR’s Week 1 status
  • 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers looks ready for Week 1 game vs. Dallas Cowboys
  • 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers Injury Update: Giants WR Expected To Play in Week 1
  • 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers ''sounds like' he will play in Week 1
  • 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers' history vs. Dallas suggests big Week 1 if Giants star plays
What they're saying
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The New York Giants could finally have Malik Nabers back for the start of the 2026 season. Nabers has spent almost a year recovering from a serious knee injury. Now, the star receiver appears increasingly likely to return against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants begin the John Harbaugh era on Sunday night against the Cowboys […] The post Malik Nabers Injury Update: Giants WR Expected To Play in Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh stopped just short of confirming Malik Nabers will play in Week 1.

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New York Giants WR Malik Nabers has put up big numbers against the Dallas Cowboys in three career games.

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