Report: New York Giants WR Malik Nabers had second surgery on knee

New York Giants superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus during Week 4 of the 2025 campaign. Nabers has reportedly been recovering well following the injury, and the star playmaker is expected to return to the Giants’ offense at some point in 2026. Nabers originally had surgery for both a torn ACL and meniscus, but he recently went through a second procedure to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness.

Nabers’ second surgery took place “multiple weeks ago” and the procedure is not expected to impact his recovery timeline, reports The Athletic’s Dan Duggan. The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers could be ready to go as soon as Week 1, but the star route runner will be able to get a better feel as to where he stands post-surgery during training camp. Giants WR Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, according to sources.

I'm told the second surgery took place "multiple weeks ago" and it was described as a "clean up. " This second surgery isn't expected to impact… — Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) May 13, 2026 Nabers recorded 271 yards and two touchdowns on 18 receptions last season before suffering his injury. The receiver put his talents on full display during New York’s shootout with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, as he hauled in an extremely impressive 167 yards and two touchdowns.

The Giants’ star was on track to have a monster season in 2025, but Nabers appears to be recovering well and will look to bounce back in 2026 nonetheless. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants WR Malik Nabers had second surgery on knee