Now Reading: Malik Nabers trending towards Week 1 start for Giants
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Malik Nabers trending towards Week 1 start for Giants
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
New York Giants star receiver Malik Nabers is showing steady progress from the torn ACL he suffered in September 2025, raising hopes he will be ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported on August 8 that Nabers did not start training camp on the PUP list and took part in 9 of the first 10 practices, cutting and running routes well. However, he has yet to join live 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills. Coach John Harbaugh said Nabers will gradually get more practice time, including live drills, in the coming weeks. Barring a setback, Nabers appears on track to face the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
The Indian Opinion
The hype around Nabers returning as a 'dark horse' for Offensive Player of the Year ignores a key fact: he hasn't faced live contact since the ACL tear. Rookie year numbers were impressive, but pushing him straight into a Sunday night game against Dallas, even with their weak pass defence, carries risk. One wrong cut in a real tackle could undo months of rehab. The real test will be whether he takes part in 11-on-11 drills this month. If he does, fans can exhale. If not, the optimism is just talk.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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