Malik Nabers is showing encouraging signs in his recovery from a torn ACL, raising hopes that the New York Giants star wide receiver could be ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Malik Nabers' injury update: Is he ready for Week 1?
Nabers tore his ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) late in September of the 2025 season, an injury that required multiple surgeries and ended his season early. Before the injury, he had managed just 18 receptions for 271 receiving yards and two touchdowns, according to Clutch Points.
Heading into the 2026 season, there's growing optimism about his recovery. According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, Nabers did not start training camp on the PUP list and has taken part in 9 of the Giants' first 10 practices, looking better as camp progressed. “He didn't start the summer on the PUP list, participated in 9 out of the 10 practices, and looked better as the (camp) progressed. Nabers cut, ran routes, and looked good doing it. He even jumped and landed on the affected knee he tore (the ACL in) early last season,” Raanan said on August 8, as per Heavy.
Raanan added that Nabers has yet to take part in live 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills, but that's expected to change soon. “I asked coach John Harbaugh what's next in the process, and he said more and more time (Nabers) will get in practice. That means live drills or 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 sometime in the next couple of weeks,” Raanan said. His overall outlook was positive: “Barring a setback, it seems like Nabers is trending toward being ready Week 1 for the Dallas Cowboys,” as per NBC Sports.
