Malik Nabers Shows Progress in Giants Training Camp After ACL Recovery

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers took part in the individual portion of a full-team practice for the first time since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in Week 4 of the 2024 season. The practice, held at the Giants’ West Virginia training site, featured Nabers running routes with quarterback Jaxson Dart and completing drills without a noticeable limp. Coaching staff described the appearance as a positive step, though they emphasized that a full workload remains weeks away.

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Nabers suffered the ACL and meniscus tear after jumping for a pass during Dart’s first career start. He underwent an initial surgery in October, followed by a second procedure in the spring to remove scar tissue and address knee stiffness. The Giants kept him off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list for camp, allowing him to begin aggressive rehab in New Jersey over the summer. The recovery timeline was further delayed by the additional surgery, casting uncertainty on his availability for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

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As a rookie in 2024, Nabers recorded 1,204 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, establishing himself as the team’s No. 1 receiver. With more than six weeks remaining before the Giants open the season, the organization hopes the current progress will keep him on track for a Week 1 return, provided no setbacks occur.

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General manager Joe Schoen said the medical staff has a structured plan and that the Giants will “listen to the patients” as they monitor Nabers’ knee response day-to-day. Head coach John Harbaugh echoed the cautious optimism, noting that the staff will assess how the knee feels and reacts before assigning any workload. Both Schoen and Harbaugh stressed that no timetable has been set for Nabers’ debut, and the team will continue to evaluate his condition throughout camp.

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• “We've got a really good plan for him,” — Joe Schoen, general manager — Joe Schoen, general manager

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• “Mindset is just keep stacking days,” — Malik Nabers — Malik Nabers, wide receiver

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• “He definitely has a presence about him," Dart said of Nabers.” — Jaxson Dart — Jaxson Dart, quarterback

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• “It was great. You saw him. He looked good,” — John Harbaugh, new head coach — John Harbaugh, head coach

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The Giants will continue daily assessments of Nabers’ knee during the remaining training-camp sessions. Coaches indicated that the next day’s practice will provide further insight into his readiness, with the ultimate goal of having him available for the season opener if his recovery proceeds without complications.

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