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Nabers Set for Week 1 Return; Titans Ink Robinson $78M

5/14/2026

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Malik Nabers Returns

Malik Nabers tore his ACL on Sept. 28, 2025, was repaired by Daniel E. Cooper on Oct. 28, and starts Week 1 Sept. 13, 2026.
He had 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024, 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 missing season.
Added Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, Isaiah Likely, drafted Malachi Fields.
Wan'Dale Robinson signed a $78 million contract with Tennessee Titans.

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Malik Nabers Unclear

ESPN analyst Dan Graziano said he does not know if Malik Nabers will be back at full strength for the Cowboys game.
Head coach John Harbaugh said in April the team hopes to have Nabers on the field during training camp.
Giants' organized team activities begin May 19, with a mandatory minicamp June 8-10.
Dallas' secondary includes DaRon Bland, returning after back-to-back offseason foot surgeries.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, wide receiver Dez Bryant fractured his right foot, sidelining him for the season’s final three games. The injury triggered a Forbes estimate of $12 million lost merchandise revenue, underscoring the Cowboys’ financial stakes after being valued at $4 billion that year. Bryant had been placed on the franchise tag earlier in 2015, a move reflecting the team’s pattern of high-profile injury-driven roster decisions.

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Malik Nabers Returns

Malik Nabers tore his ACL on Sept. 28, 2025, was repaired by Daniel E. Cooper on Oct. 28, and starts Week 1 Sept. 13, 2026.
He had 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024, 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 missing season.
Added Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, Isaiah Likely, drafted Malachi Fields.
Wan'Dale Robinson signed a $78 million contract with Tennessee Titans.

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