Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers said Thursday that the decision on whether he plays Sunday night against the Cowboys will be his to make. "It's my career and it's my body," Nabers told reporters, per multiple outlets.

Nabers was a full participant in Thursday's practice and is "trending in the right direction," according to Yahoo Sports, but he declined to commit to playing in the season opener. "I can't put my career at risk," he said, per CBS Sports. If Nabers does play, CBS Sports reported it would be his first game action since September 2025.

The Giants appear to be giving their star receiver final say on his status rather than making a medical determination themselves, at least publicly. Nabers' coyness about his availability suggests the team is being cautious with what may be an ongoing injury concern, though the specifics remain unclear from available reporting.