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Giants List Andrew Thomas Doubtful for Week 1 as Malik Nabers Expected to Play

James Hudson III stands as the likely left tackle fill-in under the team’s cautious return plan.

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Jul 23, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) talks with media during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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FILE - New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) kneels before an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Overview

  • Andrew Thomas returned to limited team drills Friday but was designated doubtful as he manages soreness and re-injury risk following last year’s Lisfranc surgery.
  • Thomas said his priority is avoiding a setback and noted he has been gradually increasing workload, with medical staff to help determine final availability.
  • Malik Nabers skipped Friday’s practice due to back tightness after a planned “back down,” and Brian Daboll said repeatedly that he is expected to be ready for Sunday.
  • ESPN reported Nabers received no injury designation for the opener, reinforcing team indications that he will play against Washington.
  • If Thomas is inactive, multiple outlets point to James Hudson III as the expected starter at left tackle, a significant pivot given the Giants’ poorer results without Thomas.