New York – The New York Giants announced that rookie wideout Malik Nabers will suit up for Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys, his first appearance since tearing his right ACL and meniscus in September 2025.
Recovery and practice progress
Nabers, the sixth‑overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, underwent surgery a month after the injury and has spent the past year in a structured rehabilitation program. He participated fully in practice all week and was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report on Friday.
Speaking to reporters, Nabers said he “can’t put (his) career at risk” by returning too early, but by Sunday evening he was seen on the field running routes and catching passes from quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Career highlights
At 23, Nabers enters his third season after a standout rookie year that earned him a Pro Bowl selection. In 19 career games (17 starts) he has recorded 127 receptions for 1,475 yards and nine touchdowns.
Giants’ roster notes
The most notable name on the Giants’ inactive list for the matchup is veteran running back Najee Harris, who joined the team in mid‑August after stints with the Chargers and Steelers. Fellow backs Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary are also expected to see action in the backfield.
The Giants will look to capitalize on Nabers’ return as they host the Cowboys in what promises to be a high‑stakes early‑season showdown.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
