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Malik Nabers injury update: NY Giants WR underwent second knee surgery
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May 13, 2026, 8:03 PM UTCNew York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers “underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness”, according to a report from Dan Duggan of The Athletic.Duggan’s sources called the surgery a “clean up” that took place “multiple weeks ago.” Duggan also said the second surgery is not expected to alter Nabers’ recovery timeline. He underwent his initial surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus in late October.The team’s No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Nabers played in only four games last season, catching 18 passes for 271 yards. He had a team-record 109 receptions for 1,204 yards as a rookie.The Giants have been coy about establishing a timeline for when Nabers might return. At the NFL Scouting Combine, GM Joe Schoen said the “hope” was that Nabers would be ready for training camp. Before the draft, head coach John Harbaugh said his return would likely be “more into training camp and closer to the season.”There has been some speculation that Nabers might not be ready Week 1.CommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...
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- Malik Nabers player · negative
“underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness”
Nabers had a second knee surgery, but it's not expected to alter recovery timeline.
- Malik Nabers player · negative
“underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness”
Second knee surgery indicates ongoing recovery complications from ACL/meniscus tear; stiffness suggests incomplete healing despite initial repair.
- New York Giants team · neutral
“The team’s No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft...”
Discussion of New York Giants' draft pick and Malik Nabers' status.
- Malik Nabers player · negative
“underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness”
Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery on his -knee- for scar tissue removal.
- Malik Nabers player · negative
“underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness”
Reporting on Nabers' second knee surgery and recovery timeline.
- Malik Nabers player · negative
“played in only four games last season, catching 18 passes for 271 yards”
Severe reduction in playing time and production compared to rookie season (109 receptions, 1,204 yards); injury-limited availability.
- New York Giants team · negative
“The Giants have been coy about establishing a timeline for when Nabers might return.”
Giants' receiver Nabers had second knee surgery; team hasn't set a clear return timeline.
- Joe Schoen player · neutral
“GM Joe Schoen said the “hope” was that Nabers would be ready for training camp.”
Joe Schoen mentions expectations for Malik Nabers' return timeline.
- John Harbaugh player · neutral
“head coach John Harbaugh said his return would likely be “more into training camp and closer to the season.””
John Harbaugh provides a timeline for Malik Nabers or another player's recovery.
- Malik Nabers player · negative
“There has been some speculation that Nabers might not be ready Week 1.”
Uncertainty around return timeline; possibility of missing Week 1 suggests extended recovery and continued health concerns.
- John Harbaugh coach · neutral
“his return would likely be "more into training camp and closer to the season."”
Coach providing cautious timeline estimate; no sentiment expressed, purely informational.
- New York Giants team · negative
“The Giants have been coy about establishing a timeline for when Nabers might return.”
Team's lack of transparency regarding star receiver's return timeline suggests uncertainty or management of expectations.