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Malik Nabers Trending Toward Week 1 Return for Giants

The receiver’s next step into live team drills will determine whether he’s cleared to play in the Sunday Night opener.

Overview

  • ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan said on Sunday that Nabers has shown clear progress in camp and is "trending toward" being available for Week 1 if he avoids a setback.
  • The Giants did not place Nabers on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open camp and he took part in nine of 10 West Virginia practices, a procedural move that preserves Week 1 eligibility.
  • Coaches are advancing his work gradually and head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers will get more practice time as the team plans to introduce live 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills in the coming weeks.
  • Camp footage and observers reported Nabers making crisp cuts, jumping and landing on his repaired knee, though the team is managing his reps day to day and will judge final availability on how he tolerates full-contact work.
  • Nabers was a 2024 Pro Bowler with 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns, so a healthy return would materially change the Giants’ offense and pose a major test for the Cowboys’ weak 2025 pass defense.