Malik Nabers might finally shed that dreaded no-contact jersey this week, a massive step forward in his grueling recovery from the torn ACL he suffered back in the 2025 campaign. Giants head coach John Harbaugh dropped the news Sunday, telling reporters it’s a real “possibility” Nabers moves past the red shirt. Harbaugh kept it real, saying, “We’ll just have to see where he’s at.” Still, even a possibility has got to have Giants fans hyped for what’s next.
The Clock’s Ticking For Week 1
While that “possibility” hangs in the air, the regular season kickoff is barreling down the tracks. The Giants don’t hit the field until September 13, when they square off against their fierce rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. You know they want their star receiver to get some actual, full-contact practice time under his belt before Week 1. It is crucial for a player coming back from a major knee injury to feel out tackles and open-field contact before the real fireworks start.
Nabers’ Long Game and Star Power
Nabers himself isn’t rushing anything. He straight up wouldn’t commit to playing in Week 1, making it clear his health is the absolute priority. “The most important thing is my health,” Nabers said Monday. “The most important thing is just completing every milestone that they have in front of me, giving good effort, continuing to come out here and be a great teammate to my teammates.” At just 23 years old, that long-term mindset is totally the smart play. This guy is a certified young stud, putting up Pro Bowl numbers in his rookie 2024 season with 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. The torn ACL limited him to just four games in 2025, but he’s expected to be a major piece of the Giants’ future, especially as they eye being legitimate NFC East contenders a year or two down the road.
This week is huge. If Nabers truly ditches that no-contact jersey, it signals he’s ready to handle the physicality of the game again. Giants fans will be glued to practice reports, waiting to see if their young playmaker takes this key step before that Week 1 showdown with Dallas.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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