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Malik Nabers Returns to Full‑Speed Team Drills as Week 1 Availability Remains Unclear

His visible progress shows recovery but medical clearance and controlled contact in practice will decide whether he can play in the Sept. 13 opener.

Overview

  • On Monday Nabers ran full‑speed 11‑on‑11 and 7‑on‑7 team reps for the first time since his 2025 ACL and meniscus surgeries, marking a major rehab milestone.
  • He wore a red non‑contact jersey and was limited to a small number of reps, catching all three 7‑on‑7 targets and making a leaping grab in traffic.
  • Head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers is not yet full speed and emphasized that doctors must clear him before any game action.
  • The next explicit hurdle is taking off the red jersey to absorb controlled contact in practice, a step the staff will evaluate day to day and that could affect his workload at a joint practice in Miami.
  • The Giants are prioritizing Nabers’ long‑term health over a rush back, noting his return would reshape the offense when he is fully cleared and that they would rather have him healthy in October and November than risk a premature Week 1 comeback.