Malik Nabers, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, has been ruled questionable for the team's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The decision on whether Nabers will play on Sunday hinges on his own assessment, as he has indicated he is prioritizing his long-term career over participating in a single game.
Nabers has followed the Giants' practice regimen throughout the summer without experiencing any setbacks. Head coach John Harbaugh had expressed confidence in Nabers' recovery from a torn ACL sustained last September.
Sources indicated as early as July that Nabers was privately targeting an October return. However, the Giants' decision not to place him on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of training camp suggested his rehabilitation was progressing more rapidly than anticipated. Malia Nabers during Giants practice on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.