Season opener timing may benefit Cowboys against Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers underwent a second procedure on his right knee earlier this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN.

It was considered a “cleanup” procedure after Nabers tore his right ACL in September. The surgery was to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness.

The Giants remain hopeful that Nabers will be ready for Week 1, a source told ESPN. The Giants open the season Sept. 13 with a “Sunday Night Football” matchup with the rival Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.

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Nabers told ESPN in February that in addition to a torn ACL he also had a full meniscus repair. That generally makes it a more laborious recovery. He also said the recovery was going “phenomenal.” Let’s be very clear here in noting that we want Malik Nabers to be as healthy as possible as soon as possible. There are rivalries in sports, but nobody ever wishes injury upon an opponent. Nabers is a highly-talented player who makes the Giants better. The only reason this is a discussion is because the timing of the first game between Dallas and New York could mean that Nabers misses it which impacts the football. The season opener is still four months away so a lot can change, but it goes without saying that this will be interesting to monitor in terms of how active Nabers is through training camp and things of the sort for the Giants.