Malik Nabers takes significant strides in rehab during Giants practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers continued his recovery from a torn ACL on August 17 during practice, participating in full-speed team periods for the first time since his injury last season. Despite wearing a non-contact jersey, Nabers caught three passes in seven-on-seven drills. He expressed his deep connection to the game, noting the positive feelings from returning to practice. Giants coach John Harbaugh indicated that Nabers is making progress but still needs to re-learn how to play safely. The focus remains on Nabers’ health as he aims to increase his workload ahead of the season opener against the Cowboys on September 13.
- •Malik Nabers participated in extensive practice drills on August 17.
- •He wore a non-contact jersey but caught all three targets in drills.
- •Coach John Harbaugh believes Nabers is progressing but needs full clearance.
- •Nabers is hopeful about returning for the season opener on September 13.
- •He emphasized the importance of health as he continues his rehab.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Malik Nabers reawakens ‘soul’ and inner ‘dog’ as he takes big step in practice
"Monday marked a big step for Malik Nabers.
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