The New York Giants got some much needed good news around dinner time on Thursday evening.
Wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) is not expected to start training camp on the PUP list, per a report from Jordan Raanan of ESPN.
As we well know, Nabers suffered a torn ACL with additional meniscus damage in the Giants Week 4 win against the Los Angeles Chargers a year ago. In addition to the surgery to repair his torn ACL, Nabers also needed to have his meniscus repaired. He also had a cleanup surgery earlier
in the off-season, which raised questions as to his readiness for the 2026 season — let alone training camp.
Instead, it does appear that he’s trending toward being ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. Just how ready remains to be seen, but this is better news than the possibility of missing the first four weeks on the PUP list. Nabers will be ineligible for the PUP list once he practices the first time or plays in a preseason game.
Likewise, running back Cam Skattebo will be active to start training camp.
While Nabers won’t be on the PUP list to start their training camp, allowing him to practice in some capacity, the Giants have placed three players on the PUP list in advance of camp.
- DL Sam Roberts (undisclosed)
- DL Roy Robertson-Harris (achilles)
- TE Thomas Fidone II (foot)
Defensive tackle Sam Roberts was one of the Giants first free agent signings, added to beef up their defensive line with Rakeem Nunez-Roches departing, as well as provide more interior pass rush. However, he has missed their off-season program with an undisclosed injury.
Tight end Thomas Fidone II, a 7th round pick in 2025, finished his rookie year on the injured reserve after trying to play through a foot injury. He had a cleanup procedure in June and has been expected to return to the practice field at some point in training camp.
Defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris is one of a trio of Giants to suffer a ruptured Achilles in OTAs. The Giants believe he could return to the field before the season is out and are trying to avoid putting him on season-ending injured reserve.
