Overview
- Nabers tore his right ACL and meniscus and had reconstructive surgery on Oct. 28, 2025, followed by a spring procedure to remove scar tissue that caused stiffness.
- He has progressed through rehab, avoided the PUP list, returned to team drills by mid‑August, and shed a non‑contact jersey in practice on Monday as trainers slowly increased his reps.
- Nabers says he feels good but will not commit to playing Sept. 13 and insists he must be cleared to play full games without a snap count.
- Coach John Harbaugh said the team must plan for every availability outcome and is evaluating how much Nabers can handle in contact work before deciding game status.
- If Nabers is limited or unavailable it will shift targets to the tight ends and depth receivers, affect Jaxson Dart’s game plan, and keep the Giants balancing short‑term needs with Nabers’ long‑term health and contract timing.