Giants WR Malik Nabers Opens Up on Return to Full Practice: 'Soul's Been Dead'

Malik Nabers practiced at full speed for the first time since tearing his ACL, and opened up about what the return meant to him.

Giants' Malik Nabers 'felt good' in 1st full-speed live drills  ESPN

Nabers is still working his way back from a torn ACL Aug 17, 2026 at 5:22 pm ET • 1 min read Imagn Images New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers had one of the most spectacular rookie seasons in recent memory for a player at his position. Nabers hauled in 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns during his d

The star wide receiver participated in full-speed team drills Monday, the first time he's done so since tearing his ACL last season.

Malik Nabers took another step toward his return on Monday. For the first time this summer, the Giants’ standout receiver took part in full-speed team drills. Nabers, coming off a torn ACL, was on a significant pitch count — he didn’t take part in consecutive plays. Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers runs with the ball