Yahoo Sports NFL on Malik Nabers
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"The deciding factor was when I got out there, I just felt good. I felt good, I got a little chill through my body. I was like 'Yeah, it's time, it's time'."
STACKED’s take
Nabers cleared medically and returned from knee surgery in Week 1 after warmup test.
Malik Nabers returned from surgically repaired knee injury against Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 of 2026 season. He was a true game-time decision and tested his knee during warmups before deciding to play. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Nabers had been medically cleared but the decision to play was ultimately Nabers' call based on how his knee felt during testing. Nabers stated: "The deciding factor was when I got out there, I just felt good. I felt good, I got a little chill through my body. I was like 'Yeah, it's time, it's time'." Harbaugh added: "I got a sense about three hours before the game, maybe two and a half, somewhere in there, when he went out and tested it and he felt ready and that's when the decision was made."
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