The NFL is heading toward the 2026 NFL Draft. Teams are finalizing their draft boards as they prepare to add fresh, exciting talent.
Teams are also beginning voluntary workouts. Players are checking in with trainers, receiving workout schedules, and warming up for the 2026 season.
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The New York Giants have a lot to navigate. Not only did their star defender request a trade, but the team also received a major update on star wide receiver Malik Nabers.
Malik Nabers
Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) makes a touchdown reception under coverage by Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images | Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Giants head coach John Harbaugh met with the media and provided a long list of updates. Among them, he offered a more definitive timeline for Nabers’ recovery.
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Reports indicated that Nabers’ return “is going to be in to training camp and closer to the season.” That’s a significant update for a team looking to build on Jaxson Dart’s strong rookie season.
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Nabers suffered an ACL injury just four games into the season. Two weeks earlier, he had a monster performance against the Dallas Cowboys.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers catches a pass before being tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis
Nabers says he’s all good after Thursday night’s injury scare | Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Nabers recorded nine receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns in that game. During his rookie season, he totaled 109 receptions for over 1,200 yards and seven touchdowns.
Nabers’ promising start has encountered an unfortunate hurdle with this injury. However, if he returns to form, he will reestablish himself as one of the NFL’s top receivers.
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The Giants selected Nabers sixth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. He stood out at LSU, and his recovery could provide a major boost to a young core of offensive weapons.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers celebrates with offensive tackle James Hudson III during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers celebrates with offensive tackle James Hudson III during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center – Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
A trio of Dart, Nabers, and a returning Cam Skattebo could become one of the strongest young groups in football. Skattebo is recovering from an ankle fracture that also ended his season.
Can Nabers’ return make the Giants offense in prime position to create noise in the NFC?