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New York Giants officials express confidence that wide receiver Malik Nabers will be ready for the team’s season opener despite undergoing a second procedure on his right knee, according to Thursday reports from ESPN.<\/p>

Following his ACL injury in September, Nabers underwent an additional “cleanup” surgery during the offseason to address scar tissue buildup that was creating stiffness in the joint, the report indicated.<\/p>

The Giants and new head coach John Harbaugh are scheduled to kick off their season at home on Sept. 13 when they face the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.”<\/p>

The 22-year-old receiver, whose initial surgery took place on Oct. 28, revealed to ESPN in February that his original procedure also included a complete meniscus repair.<\/p>

During last season’s abbreviated campaign, Nabers recorded 18 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns across four games. His rookie year in 2024 earned him Pro Bowl recognition after posting 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 contests as a first-round draft selection.<\/p>

The Giants have significantly restructured their receiving corps during the offseason. The team saw Wan’Dale Robinson depart for the Tennessee Titans through free agency while bringing in Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III, and selecting Malachi Fields in the third round of the draft. Veteran Odell Beckham Jr. has participated in workouts with the organization in recent weeks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has undergone a second procedure on his right knee to address scar tissue buildup following his ACL tear. 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