The New York Giants continue to wait for clarity on Malik Nabers as the star wide receiver works his way back from a significant knee injury. While they remain hopeful that the star can return in time for the start of the season, there are still unanswered questions about his rehabilitation process.
Giants insider Dan Duggan recently addressed concerns about whether Nabers’ recovery could be more serious than the Giants have publicly acknowledged. The uncertainty has only grown after reports that the receiver underwent a second procedure to remove scar tissue.
“It’s hard to provide concrete details this far out from the season. I broke the news two weeks ago of the second surgery to remove scar tissue, but the team isn’t providing public updates on Nabers’ condition other than answers in news conferences. There’s no evidence in that setting of deep problems, but it has obviously been a challenging rehab from a significant injury.”
How long will Malik Nabers be out for?
The honest answer is that nobody knows for sure. Malik Nabers’ status remains uncertain, and the Giants’ recent moves at wide receiver could be interpreted as a sign that they are preparing for the possibility that he may not be ready for Week 1.
The New York Giants have added veterans Odell Beckham Jr., Braxton Berrios, and JuJu Smith-Schuster in recent weeks, giving the offense additional depth as Nabers continues his rehab. While those signings do not guarantee he will miss the opener, they certainly provide insurance if his recovery takes longer than expected.
Duggan believes there is still a realistic path for Nabers to reach his goal of being available for the season opener, but he also acknowledged that there may not be many meaningful updates in the near future.
“John Harbaugh’s response on Nabers’ status last week was discouraging, but there’s still plenty of time for the third-year receiver to hit his Week 1 target. Barring any other setbacks, there won’t be much to report on Nabers until closer to training camp since he’s still in the middle of what Harbaugh called the ‘slog’ of his rehab.”
