Giants hopeful WR Malik Nabers ready for season opener

The New York Giants are optimistic that star wide receiver Malik Nabers will be ready for the team’s season opener on September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys, despite his ongoing recovery from a significant knee injury. General Manager Joe Schoen said on Monday that Nabers is trending in the right direction.

Nabers, who suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in Week 4 of the 2025 season, underwent initial surgery in October of that year and then a follow-up cleanup procedure this past April to address scar tissue. While he remains sidelined, Schoen expressed confidence in his recovery timeline, noting that every patient heals differently.

Head coach John Harbaugh also provided a positive update this week, stating that Nabers is making really good progress and is 70 to 80 percent through his rehabilitation. Harbaugh said he is very hopeful that Nabers will be back soon, with a goal for the receiver to participate at some point during training camp.

Nabers’ absence has been a focal point for the Giants' receiving corps. During his Pro Bowl rookie season in 2024, he caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. Last year’s injury limited him to four games, where he recorded 18...