Malik Nabers is making us all sweat right now, hinting he might sit out the season opener on Sunday, even after two straight full practices. The kicker? He’s straight up saying it’s his call, his decision, whether he hits the field or not. Talk about dropping a bomb just days before kickoff!
The Coach Thinks He’s Ready, Nabers Says “Nah”
It’s clear Nabers is playing mind games with everyone. Giants coach John Harbaugh was out there Wednesday sounding super confident, telling reporters he thinks Nabers is “ready to go, man.” You’d think that would be enough, right? What does Nabers do? He just shrugs it off, telling reporters, “What Harbs said.” It’s classic. He’s being completely coy, even after practicing fully for two days in a row. You can practically hear the collective groan from every Giants fan trying to figure this out.
“My Career” and That Epic ACL Grind
Despite all those full practices, Nabers dropped the absolute stunner that it’s “still possible” he won’t play. He didn’t just hint at it; he made it crystal clear that Coach Harbaugh is “leaving the decision up with me,” because, as Nabers put it, it’s “his career.” And honestly, you gotta respect the guy’s commitment to his health. This isn’t some minor tweak either; we’re talking about a right ACL tear he suffered back on September 28th against the Chargers. He’s been adamant that he won’t come back on a snap count, meaning if he plays, he’s going all in. He’s trending toward a full return for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, but that “his decision” line throws everything into chaos. This guy was a total beast against the Cowboys last season, snagging nine passes for a ridiculous 167 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 loss. You know he wants to be out there. He even said he “grinded my ass off, excuse my language,” for his rehab, talking about “early, early mornings and late nights.” He put in the work.
So, as Sunday’s season opener against the Cowboys looms, everyone’s on pins and needles. Will Nabers pull the ultimate power move and sit out, or will he light up the field after all that “grind”? This isn’t just a game; it’s a test of wills. We’ll find out soon enough if his decision means fireworks or an unexpected quiet start for the Giants.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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