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Malik Nabers Practices in Full and Appears Likely to Play Week 1

Full Wednesday practice with John Harbaugh’s guarded endorsement raises the chance Nabers will be cleared for Sunday’s primetime opener.

Overview

  • Nabers was a full participant at the Giants’ Wednesday practice and coach John Harbaugh said, “I think he’s ready to go,” signaling strong progress in his return from last season’s torn ACL.
  • Multiple NFL insiders have since projected Nabers will suit up on Sunday night, and the team’s recent decision to release Darius Slayton is being read as a roster-level indication the club expects Nabers to be available.
  • The club has not made an official activation decision because final clearance hinges on Nabers’ in‑week feels and medical checks before the Friday game‑status deadline.
  • If active, Nabers would materially change New York’s offense by restoring its clear No. 1 receiving threat and forcing the Cowboys to alter defensive game planning given his past big games against Dallas.
  • Harbaugh has declined to confirm player activations in order to protect competitive information, reflecting a cautious rehab plan for Nabers and deliberate roster management by the Giants.