Malik Nabers Health, Injury Updates & History

Nabers is expected to play Sunday against Washington despite dealing with a knee injury that prevent...

Nabers was limited by undisclosed soreness during Wednesday’s practice and said he handled as much work as he could, the Giants receiver will evaluate how he responds throughout the remainder of the week before his availability for Sunday against Washington becomes clearer

Malik Nabers had already received medical clearance and the Giants were comfortable with him playing, making his game-time decision more about his personal confidence in the knee than his physical readiness, players can remain apprehensive until they take a significant hit and realize the knee is holding up, return to play requires medical clearance, team approval and the player feeling ready, with Nabers' confidence representing the final hurdle after the medical side had already cleared him

Nabers is listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Cowboys as he completes his recovery from last season's ACL tear, the Giants wide receiver was a full participant in all three practices this week but has yet to commit to playing, leaving his Week 1 status likely to be determined closer to kickoff

Nabers took seven live reps in a red no-contact jersey for his first team-drill work since tearing his ACL last September, head coach John Harbaugh said the wide receiver could shed the red jersey and progress to contact work this week as he continues toward a full return

Recovering from a torn right ACL and meniscus injury that ended his 2025 season and required surgery, Nabers also underwent a follow-up procedure this offseason to remove scar tissue affecting knee flexibility. He avoided the PUP list and is expected to participate in training camp, but his ability to regain full range of motion, explosiveness, and pre-injury form will be closely monitored given the complexity of his recovery.

A right ACL tear was confirmed via MRI on Monday morning and his season is concluded, he will focus on getting back to full health in time for the 2026 season

Exited today's game with a right knee injury, by video, worry for a tear of the ACL, carted off and likely done for the year

Carries no injury designation for Sunday's game at Washington, he has dealt with a number of ailments during training camp including back and toe injuries, but the expectation is he ready for Week 1 and per head coach Brian Daboll, "He'll be alright"

In addition to the toe injury that will likely linger throughout the season, Nabers is currently working through a back injury that has kept him out of practice for 11 straight days, it's not characterized as serious by the Giants, but it is concerning given Nabers overall health in his young career