Giants news: Malik Nabers gets huge injury update ahead of Cowboys game

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh quickly dismissed speculation surrounding wide receiver Malik Nabers after he left practice early on Wednesday. He confirmed to The Athletic's Dan Duggan that post-practice medical checks revealed no injury concerns following the star pass-catcher's extensive recovery from a torn ACL sustained in 2025.

This clean bill of health brings the most encouraging news New York fans have received all summer. With a crucial NFC East season opener against the Dallas Cowboys approaching, the Giants benefited from significant developments regarding their primary offensive weapon during their first official regular-season practice.

Breaking the game-week milestone on X, NFL insider Ari Meirov confirmed that Nabers is operating without any physical restrictions : "Good news: #Giants WR Malik Nabers , returning from a torn ACL, was a full participant in practice today — the team's first official practice of the 2026 regular season, per HC John Harbaugh. The Giants host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night."

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Nabers' full participation confirms that he has cleared every physical hurdle after tearing his ACL and meniscus early last season. Rejoining 11-on-11 drills at full speed provides an immediate boost of explosiveness to an offense looking for dynamic perimeter playmakers. With the Cowboys traveling to MetLife Stadium for Sunday Night Football, having a healthy Nabers capable of stretching defenses completely alters New York's offensive game plan.

His rapid progression also highlights New York's careful summer timeline. When Nabers was held out of joint training camp sessions against the Miami Dolphins in August , ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported that this was a planned precaution by Harbaugh to protect the star receiver in potentially risky scrimmage settings. This measured approach has paid off, positioning Nabers at peak strength just as the regular season begins.