Overview
- Monday’s practice saw Malik Nabers wear a regular practice jersey and take multiple live 11‑on‑11 and 7‑on‑7 reps while making contested catches, marking the first team‑drill work without the red non‑contact shirt this camp.
- Coach John Harbaugh said it is “reasonable to assume” Nabers could be available for Week 1 against the Cowboys while expressly declining to guarantee a roster spot and stressing the decision depends on medical checks and practice response.
- Nabers is returning from a right ACL tear and meniscus damage suffered in Week 4 of 2025 and has had reconstructive surgery plus a spring clean‑up procedure to remove scar tissue, which has shaped the Giants’ cautious, step‑by‑step ramp up.
- A Monday upgrade to live reps matters strategically because Nabers was the Giants’ primary offensive weapon as a rookie and his presence would change target distribution for quarterback Jaxson Dart and the team’s game plan.
- The next milestones are sustained contact in practice without setbacks and clearance from team doctors, with the Giants keeping his reps limited this week to protect long‑term health rather than rush a return.