Malik Nabers knew it was time to make his return during pregame warmups
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Key Points:
- Wide receiver Malik Nabers returned to the Giants’ lineup after nearly a year, playing against the Cowboys following his ACL tear last September.
- Nabers was uncertain about playing up until pregame warmups and initially told his family not to attend to avoid disappointment.
- Quarterback Jaxson Dart revealed that coach John Harbaugh physically encouraged Nabers during practice to boost his confidence, which helped Nabers decide to play.
- Nabers had a strong performance with six catches for 69 yards, reinforcing his role as Dart’s top target.
- The Giants anticipate even better contributions from Nabers as he gains more game experience post-injury.
