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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers trends toward Week 1 availability after practicing without non-contact jersey
Head coach John Harbaugh stated it is reasonable to expect Nabers to play in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys following his recovery from a knee injury.
The short version
- New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers participated in practice without a red non-contact jersey on Monday.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh said it is "reasonable to assume" Nabers will be available for the team's Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 13.
- Nabers missed significant time last season after suffering a torn right ACL and meniscus damage in Week 4.
Key facts
- Malik Nabers practiced in a standard jersey during 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills on Monday.[Fox News]
- Head coach John Harbaugh noted that Nabers is rehabilitating well and that it is reasonable to expect him to be ready for the regular-season opener.[Fox News]
- Nabers suffered a right ACL tear and meniscus damage during Week 4 of the previous season.[Fox News]
- The Giants are scheduled to face the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 13.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unconfirmed whether Nabers will participate in the Giants' final preseason game against the New York Jets.[Fox News]