Harbaugh’s Tackle Shakes Doubts | New York Giants News

Giants coach John Harbaugh pulled off a wild pre-game stunt to boost Malik Nabers’ confidence ahead of the Cowboys game—literally tackling him to prove he was 100% healthy after a brutal ACL and meniscus tear. Nabers, medically cleared but still nervous, didn’t actually go down, but the team’s reaction made it feel like a real test. With backup receivers ready just in case, Nabers played through warm-ups, took the field, and delivered six catches for 69 yards—including his first target—to help New York win 28-20. Harbaugh’s unconventional pep talk worked: the only thing that stayed down was any lingering doubt about Nabers’ knee. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/09/14/shock-therapy-works-giants-john-harbaugh-tackled-malik-nabers-pregame/91755388007/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ab155675bc4f147 Report issues to [email protected].