Malik Nabers’ availability for the Giants’ Week 1 showdown against the Cowboys is still the absolute biggest question mark hanging over the squad. The wideout has been steadily increasing his practice participation throughout the summer, which is good news, but neither Nabers himself nor the Giants have given us a definitive status report for that critical opener. It’s got everyone holding their breath!
No Limitations, Period
Nabers broke his silence a bit on Monday, saying he feels good. But, and here’s the kicker, he quickly added there are “still some things that you still have to check off the box for you to participate.” And you know what else? He’s not interested in taking the field on a pitch count or with any kind of limitations. His focus is crystal clear: “My mind is focused on playing the regular season, playing whenever that is and playing what team it is.” He doesn’t want anyone “make sure I’m not in on every play or they have to make sure I got enough snaps or my snaps are limited.” This guy wants to play, and he wants to play at 100%.
The Hidden Checkpoints Before Dallas
His main mission is to be “healthy enough to play all four quarters,” making it plain he wants to be “out there as much as I can.” That’s the competitive fire you love to see! As for those remaining “checkpoints” he still has to clear before he’s truly ready to roll, Nabers says he’s keeping them private, between himself and the Giants. You gotta respect that. The Giants, on their end, are surely hoping he hits every single one of those marks in time to face Dallas, because a fully unleashed Nabers could be exactly what they need in that high-stakes Week 1 clash.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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