Giants WR Nabers Has Second Knee Surgery

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery on his right knee several weeks ago to remove scar tissue causing stiffness, sources familiar with the matter said. The procedure, described as a cleanup operation, followed his initial ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair in late October and is not expected to alter his recovery timeline, with the team remaining optimistic about his availability for Week 1 of the 2026 season.

Nabers suffered the original injury on September 28, 2025, during a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, which sidelined him for the rest of his second NFL season. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 draft had appeared in just four games that year, recording 18 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns. As a rookie, he earned Pro Bowl honors with 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven scores across 15 games, establishing himself as one of the league's top young playmakers.

The Giants, who open the 2026 campaign on September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys at home in East Rutherford, New Jersey, have maintained a consistent outlook on Nabers' progress. Officials indicated the second surgery addressed limited mobility from scar tissue...