Malik Nabers is expected to be back on the field right around the start of Giants training camp in late July 2026, but there is no firm game-by-game “out for X weeks” designation yet.

What happened to Malik Nabers?

  • Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Week 4 of the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • He had surgery on October 28, 2025, which effectively ended his season.
  • The injury initially raised concern that his recovery could take 12–15 months, depending on possible additional ligament damage.

Current timeline: how long is he out?

  • Giants GM Joe Schoen has said the team expects Nabers to be ready for the start of training camp , which typically begins in mid-to-late July.
  • That puts the recovery window at roughly 9–10 months from surgery to a full training camp return, which is on the optimistic side for an ACL + meniscus injury.
  • There is no official guarantee yet that he will be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season; that clarity is expected closer to summer as they see how he responds to rehab and on-field work.

So in practical terms:

  • He’s out for the rest of the current period (no playoff/late-season return).
  • He is projected to be back working with the team at training camp in July 2026 if rehab stays on track.

How confident are the Giants?

  • Schoen has repeatedly used hopeful language like “trending toward” being ready for training camp and avoided setting a hard date, which is normal for major knee injuries.
  • Reports from team and media indicate his rehab is progressing well enough that the organization is publicly optimistic rather than cautious or noncommittal.

Fantasy / forum angle

From a fantasy or forum-discussion perspective:

  • Dynasty and keeper leagues will generally treat him as a 2026 asset with full value if he’s active in camp and getting normal reps.
  • Any setbacks in spring or early summer (swelling, limited work, or a move to the PUP list) would be the big red flags to watch for in updates and beat-writer reports.

Bottom line: he’s not “questionable week to week” – he’s in a long-term rehab arc and is expected back for training camp, with Week 1 2026 looking realistic but not officially locked in yet.

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