Skip to content

Essential storage and first-party measurement. Plausible and Sentry off unless you Accept all. Privacy

Shark Snip Logo
CURRENT
▲11.5 → 10.75 (-0.7) over 24 captures KC @ MIA spread +11.5 → +10.8▲-5.5 → -5 (+0.5) over 24 captures ATL @ GB spread -5.5 → -5▲3 → 2.5 (-0.5) over 24 captures CAR @ CLE spread +3 → +2.5◆ ATL @ GB ATL 48% tix / 58% $ — reverse line move◆ BAL @ DAL BAL 47% tix / 74% $ — reverse line move■ house House backtest last 10: 6–4 · 90-day all-market 54.8% (n=8726) · 23h ago● Wire Harrison Jr. blocking out noise amid slow start for Cardinals · 3h ago● Wire Herbert shuts down leadership questions amid Chargers' 0-2 start · 5h ago● Wire Veteran Case Keenum practices Wednesday, ready to start if called · 5h ago♪ Zach Ertz 5 podcast mentions · bullish · 1d ago♪ Jameis Winston 3 podcast mentions · bearish · 1d ago

ESPN NFL News

Source: Nabers had 'cleanup,' hopeful for Week 1

Open original episode ↗

This transcript does not include audio timing.

playSchefter: Giants hopeful Malik Nabers will be ready for season opener (0:30)Adam Schefter reports that the Giants remain optimistic that Malik Nabers will be ready for opening night despite a second knee surgery. (0:30)Jordan RaananMay 14, 2026, 08:03 AM ETCloseJordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016.Multiple AuthorsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers underwent a second procedure on his right knee earlier this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN.It was considered a "cleanup" procedure after Nabers tore his right ACL in September. The surgery was to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness.The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers will be ready for Week 1, a source told ESPN. The Giants open the season Sept. 13 with a "Sunday Night Football" matchup with the rival Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.New York was optimistic at the start of the year that Nabers would be ready for the beginning of training camp in late July. That has since been pushed back to later in the summer given the difficulty of his recovery.Nabers, 22, has dealt with knee stiffness throughout his recovery. He was walking with a hands-free crutch in January. The original surgery was performed Oct. 28 by renowned knee specialist and Cowboys team physician Dr. Daniel E. Cooper.Nabers told ESPN in February that in addition to a torn ACL he also had a full meniscus repair. That generally makes it a more laborious recovery. He also said the recovery was going "phenomenal."The Athletic first reported on Nabers' second surgery.The Giants reshaped their wide receiver corps this offseason. Leading receiver Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent. Meanwhile, New York added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency and traded up to grab former Notre Dame standout Malachi Fields in the third round of the draft. The team has also worked out Odell Beckham Jr. in recent weeks.In addition to Nabers, veteran Darius Slayton recently underwent core muscle surgery. The Giants are hopeful he will be ready for the start of training camp.Nabers had a record-breaking rookie season in 2024 after being selected with the sixth pick out of LSU. He caught a franchise-record 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns.The talented wide receiver looked ready to build upon that success. He had 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns prior to the injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers in his sophomore season.His 127 receptions through the first 19 games of his career rank second to Beckham in NFL history for the most through 20 games.

Takes mentioned in this episode

  • Malik Nabers player · positive
    “The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers will be ready for Week 1.”

    Discussion of his recovery from a second knee surgery and readiness for the season opener.

  • New York Giants team · neutral
    “The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers will be ready for Week 1”

    Team outlook regarding their primary wide receiver's health.

  • Tennessee Titans team · neutral
    “Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent.”

    Reporting on roster moves and personnel changes.

  • Dallas Cowboys team · neutral
    “The Giants open the season Sept. 13 with a 'Sunday Night Football' matchup with the rival Dallas Cowboys”

    Mention of upcoming season opener.

  • Malik Nabers player · positive
    “The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers will be ready for Week 1”

    Discussion of Malik Nabers' recovery from knee surgery and readiness for the season opener.

  • Malik Nabers player · mixed
    “Giants hopeful Malik Nabers will be ready for season opener”

    Optimistic outlook on recovery from second knee surgery, but recovery has been more difficult than initially expected.

  • New York Giants team · positive
    “The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers will be ready for Week 1.”

    The team is optimistic about the health of their primary wide receiver.

  • Dallas Cowboys team · neutral
    “The Giants open the season Sept. 13 with a 'Sunday Night Football' matchup with the rival Dallas Cowboys.”

    Mention of upcoming game against the Cowboys.

  • Tennessee Titans team · negative
    “Leading receiver Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent.”

    Mention of a player signing with another team.

  • Malachi Fields player · positive
    “traded up to grab former Notre Dame standout Malachi Fields in the third round of the draft.”

    Mention of a new draft pick for the Giants.

  • Los Angeles Chargers team · neutral
    “prior to the injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers in his sophomore season.”

    Historical mention of a game against the Chargers.

  • Malachi Fields player · neutral
    “traded up to grab former Notre Dame standout Malachi Fields in the third round of the draft.”

    Reporting on roster additions via trade/draft.

  • Wan'Dale Robinson player · neutral
    “Leading receiver Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent.”

    Mention of his move to the Tennessee Titans.

  • Darnell Mooney player · positive
    “Meanwhile, New York added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency.”

    Mention of new additions to the Giants' roster.

  • Calvin Austin III player · positive
    “Meanwhile, New York added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency.”

    Mention of new additions to the Giants' roster.

  • Odell Beckham Jr. player · positive
    “The team has also worked out Odell Beckham Jr. in recent weeks.”

    Mention of the Giants working out with a veteran wide receiver.

  • Darius Slayton player · positive
    “In addition to Nabers, veteran Darius Slayton recently underwent core muscle surgery.”

    Mention of a veteran receiver who also had surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.

  • Wan'Dale Robinson player · neutral
    “Leading receiver Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent.”

    Reporting on roster moves and personnel changes.

  • Darnell Mooney player · positive
    “New York added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency”

    Reporting on roster additions.

  • Calvin Austin III player · positive
    “New York added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency”

    Reporting on roster additions.

  • Odell Beckham Jr. player · neutral
    “The team has also worked out Odell Beckham Jr. in recent weeks.”

    Reporting on potential roster additions.

  • Darius Slayton player · neutral
    “veteran Darius Slayton recently underwent core muscle surgery.”

    Reporting on player health and training camp readiness.

  • Malik Nabers player · positive
    “Giants hopeful Malik Nabers will be ready for season opener”

    Giants hopeful Malik Nabers will be ready for season opener

  • Malik Nabers player · positive
    “Nabers had a record-breaking rookie season in 2024 after being selected with the sixth pick out of LSU. He caught a franchise-record 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns.”

    Exceptional rookie season performance with franchise records established.

  • Malik Nabers player · positive
    “Nabers told ESPN in February that in addition to a torn ACL he also had a full meniscus repair. That generally makes it a more laborious recovery. He also said the recovery was going "phenomenal."”

    Player expressed confidence in his recovery progress despite the complexity of his injury.

  • Malik Nabers player · positive
    “He had 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns prior to the injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers in his sophomore season. His 127 receptions through the first 19 games of his career rank second to Beckham in NFL history for the most through 20 games.”

    Strong early season performance in sophomore year before injury; historic reception pace through early career games.

  • Tennessee Titans team · neutral
    “Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans”

    Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans

  • Darnell Mooney player · neutral
    “New York added Darnell Mooney”

    New York added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III

  • Darius Slayton player · neutral
    “Darius Slayton recently underwent core muscle surgery”

    Darius Slayton recently underwent core muscle surgery

  • Wan'Dale Robinson player · neutral
    “Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans”

    Leading receiver Wan'Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans