NY Giants’ Malik Nabers could progress to live team drills this week
Wide receiver might take another big step in recovery from knee surgery.
Malik Nabers, the New York Giants' star wide receiver, is advancing towards live team drills this week following surgeries to address a torn ACL. The first time he could join team periods was on Thursday when he donned a red jersey during a non-contact, no-physicality jog. Head coach John Harbaugh indicated earlier that the wide receiver could start participating in group and team periods soon.
Harbaugh stated that they are aiming to gradually increase Nabers' workload into group and team periods, with potential participation next week. This week, however, the Giants are away for a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Nabers will not be part of the padded joint practice with the Dolphins on Thursday. The team has not established a timeline for Nabers' return to game action, given that the season opener is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
He has been proving his resilience by running, cutting, and creatively reacting to unpredictably thrown passes during camp. The Giants' head coach also praised rehabilitation coordinator Allie Boudreau for her efforts in working with Nabers. The next milestone for Nabers is to take part in some form of competitive drills, a possible occurrence on Monday when the team will be in full pads.
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