{
  "id": 7664415,
  "title": "‘Tackling Malik Nabers’ — Adam Schefter Reveals John Harbaugh’s Unusual Test Before Giants Opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/tackling-malik-nabers-adam-schefter-reveals-john-harbaughs-unusual",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:09:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tackling-malik-nabers-adam-schefter-000937160.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Malik Nabers returned to action after knee surgery, his readiness for the New York Giants' opener against the Dallas Cowboys came into question. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that head coach John Harbaugh devised an unusual test to assess Nabers' physical condition. According to the source, Harbaugh tackled the wideout during practice to demonstrate that he could withstand hits. While the intensity of the tackle is unclear, Nabers reportedly passed this unconventional exam, allowing him to officially return to football action. Upon his debut, Nabers made an impact with six catches for 69 yards in a 28-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Although his numbers were not spectacular, his performance provided reassurance to his growing fan base. However, Nabers still faced uncertainties regarding his participation in the game, as he needed to be convinced he could endure contact. In an effort to ease his nerves, Harbaugh reportedly attempted to tackle Nabers during the team's walkthrough. Despite the tackle, Nabers went down, suggesting he was satisfied with the test. In the end, Harbaugh's unconventional approach helped Nabers overcome his mental barrier, paving the way for a smoother transition back to the field. Moving forward, Nabers aims to surpass his previous season's statistics, which included 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns in four games.",
  "summary": "Every athlete likes to be healthy. However, the price of pain and endurance often force players into taking the strongest possible measures to stay fit. So was the case of Malik Nabers after an injury temporarily out of action. Reports from the New York Giants’ camp about events leading up to the franchise’s Sunday opener […] The post ‘Tackling Malik Nabers’ — Adam Schefter Reveals John…",
  "key_points": [
    "Head coach John Harbaugh tackled Malik Nabers during practice.",
    "Nabers reportedly passed Harbaugh's unconventional physical test.",
    "Wideout made impact with six catches for 69 yards in win over Chiefs."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Harbaugh's unorthodox tactic of tackling Nabers during practice helped alleviate the player's concerns about withstanding contact, allowing him to return to action and paving the way for a smoother transition back to the field.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}