NY GIANTS PRACTICE REPORT 08-13-26

Here's your New York Giants practice report for Thursday from East Rutherford. The Giants used a jog through today with only shells on, that means shoulder pads, helmets, mostly shorts, no contact in today's session and basically they just simply ran through a bunch of plays as if it was a mini camp. But it was significant in that Malik Nabors was allowed to participate in the team portion of the drills for the first time during this offseason. They did give him a red jersey which meant to all of his teammates make sure that you do not touch him, there is no contact allowed. In fact they did throw a handful of passes to Nabors during the drills and he looked very good and fluid and speedy in making those plays. Jackson Dart said that not only was Nabors incredibly excited about being out there but you could tell his teammates were as well. This was a big step in ramping him up. Also noting that as far as Nabors is concerned he is a game changer every time he's on the field and everybody notices that. Also talking to Brian Callahan, passing game coordinator, about Jackson Dart saying you could see that his footwork is better, he is much more consistent, much more smooth and saying that his eyes are also working much better as well. Saying that there's been a lot of progress but we still have to be able to see him in some games. Other items to note today, there was a short pass thrown over the middle to Odell Beckham Jr. It was one of those short slants that we saw many years ago when he was originally with the Giants, caught it and then raced 60 yards downfield against Spry in fluid. All of the coaches are impressed with what Beckham has been able to do to this point. Finally at the end of practice the Giants actually practiced their game day introductions for what they will do on Saturday against the Vikings as well as their warm-up drills because after all this is the first time they're together under John Halbaugh and this coaching staff. Finally coach Halbaugh saying that tomorrow they will do a walkthrough and for the only time this week they will actually do a little bit of preparation in the walkthrough for the Minnesota Vikings. Coach saying that this game is truly all about the Giants and what they need to do for themselves. That'll do it for the practice report. Keep it tuned to the New York Giants on SI Media Network for all of your information. Until next time, I'm Paul Dottino.