New York Giants prepare to allow Malik Nabers to practice with contact
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers may participate in contact practices starting this week as he recovers from a torn ACL and meniscus. Head coach John Harbaugh indicated that while it's possible Nabers could begin hitting in practice soon, it is not essential at this time with the season opener still three weeks away. Nabers has made progress following multiple surgeries and was a key contributor in his rookie season, finishing with 1,204 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 2024 before suffering his injury in 2025. His anticipated return could solidify his position as the team's No. 1 receiver for the upcoming season.
- •Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus injury in 2025.
- •He recorded 1,204 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 2024.
- •Contact practices could begin for Nabers this week.
- •The Giants' season opener is three weeks away.
- •Harbaugh will assess Nabers' readiness as the week progresses.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Why the presence of Malik Nabers is a game changer for the NY Giants
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Malik Nabers out of red non-contact jersey in significant step toward return
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Malik Nabers takes another step towards Week 1 return, shedding non-contact jersey
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants injury updates: Malik Nabers sheds red non-contact jersey
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants could ease Malik Nabers into contact practice this week
"NEW YORK — Malik Nabers hit another important benchmark in his recovery from a major knee injury, losing the red non-contact jersey for Monday’s practice. Wearing the regular white practice jersey, the New york Giants’ No. 1 wide receiver took part in a good amount of 7-on-7 reps and a handful of 11-on-11. Nabers’ highlights included a leaping catch out of a curl route on a low throw from ...
"Malik Nabers ditched the non-contact jersey in Monday's practice and with that took another significant leap toward Week 1 and the Dallas Cowboys.
"Malik Nabers sheds red non-contact jersey in practice; Theo Johnson exits early. Several New York Giants limited Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:15 AMWhy the presence of Malik Nabers is a game changer for the NY Giants
Malik Nabers ditched the non-contact jersey in Monday's practice and with that took another significant leap toward Week 1 and the Dallas Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:44 PMGiants’ Malik Nabers out of red non-contact jersey in significant step toward return
NEW YORK — Malik Nabers hit another important benchmark in his recovery from a major knee injury, losing the red non-contact jersey for Monday’s practice. Wearing the regular white practice jersey, the New york Giants’ No. 1 wide receiver took part in a good amount of 7-on-7 reps and a handful of 11-on-11. Nabers’ highlights included a leaping catch out of a curl route on a low throw from ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:23 PMGiants' Malik Nabers takes another step towards Week 1 return, shedding non-contact jersey
Malik Nabers continues progressing in the right direction at Giants practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:35 PMNew York Giants injury updates: Malik Nabers sheds red non-contact jersey
Malik Nabers sheds red non-contact jersey in practice; Theo Johnson exits early. Several New York Giants limited Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:55 AMNew York Giants could ease Malik Nabers into contact practice this week
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers could shed his red non-contact jersey in practice as early as this week.
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