Giants remain optimistic Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo will be ready in Week 1

The New York Giants are hoping their offense is much more dynamic in quarterback Jaxson Dart's second season under center. Much of that hope is dependent on the health of wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Cam Skattebo. Nabers' season ended with a knee injury after four games last year, which means he and Dart only played in two games together in 2025.

Skattebo suffered a severe ankle injury in his eighth game and was lost for the year. Although the Giants' offense was better than it was in 2024, the loss of their two biggest playmakers left a lot to be desired. On Monday, at the NFL owners' meetings in Phoenix, general manager Joe Schoen addressed the progress of both players during his media session.

He is hopeful to have both young stars ready to play by the beginning of the season. "It's going to be great to see him next week," Schoen said of Nabers. The Giants begin their offseason workout program next Tuesday, April 7.

"He'll be in on Tuesday and [it will be a chance to] see him, let our doctors get our hands on him, but we've been in communication with texts, phone calls. [Assistant general manager] Brandon Brown had dinner with him last Sunday when we were down there for the Miami pro day, so we've been in constant communication with him. He's in great spirits.