The New York Giants enter mandatory minicamp with significant injury questions surrounding several key contributors. Wide receiver Malik Nabers is expected to miss minicamp as he continues recovering from ACL and meniscus surgery, while rookie running back Cam Skattebo remains weeks away from full clearance following a devastating ankle injury. Veteran left tackle Andrew Thomas is also being brought along cautiously as training camp approaches.
Malik Nabers - ACL
Nabers remains sidelined as he continues recovering from the ACL and meniscus tear he suffered during the 2025 season. Nabers underwent a second knee procedure in February to address stiffness related to the initial repair and is expected to miss minicamp. Pro Football Doc believes Nabers is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2026 season and could begin the year on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
Update: While Nabers did not participate in the Giants' mandatory minicamp, head coach John Harbaugh recently expressed optimism about his progress and said he is hopeful the receiver will be back soon. General manager Joe Schoen echoed that confidence, stating he expects Nabers to be "fine" for Week 1.
Cam Skattebo - Ankle
Skattebo continues to make progress in his recovery from the injury that limited him earlier this offseason. The Giants rookie running back participated in portions of 11-on-11 drills during mandatory minicamp, an encouraging sign as he works toward full clearance. Another notable milestone came when Skattebo performed a backflip at Brian Burns' celebrity softball game, which he later revealed was the first backflip he had attempted since the injury. While New York is still managing his workload, his increasing participation in team drills suggests he is trending in the right direction heading into training camp.
Andrew Thomas - Foot/Shoulder
Thomas continues to be managed carefully by the Giants after an injury-filled 2025 season. The veteran left tackle appeared in 13 games, missing the first two while recovering from a Lisfranc foot injury and the final two after suffering a hamstring strain in Week 16. Thomas was held out of portions of OTAs for maintenance purposes due to ongoing foot and shoulder issues. He described the shoulder injury as "lingering" but said it is currently in a good place.
Darius Slayton - Core Surgery
Slayton is recovering from core muscle surgery that he underwent following the 2025 season and is expected to miss the Giants' offseason program. Head coach John Harbaugh said the decision was made to address the issue surgically for long-term health rather than continue managing it. Slayton is expected to be fully cleared and ready for the start of training camp in July.
Roy Robertson-Harris - Achilles
Robertson-Harris suffered a torn Achilles during Giants OTAs in May and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. The veteran defensive lineman sustained the injury during a team practice session and will now face a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Gunner Olszewski - Achilles
Olszewski, a premier return man and depth wide receiver, became the third player on the Giants to suffer a torn Achilles during Giants OTAs and will be out for the season. With Nabers already hampered, the Giants receiving depth is something to keep an eye on.
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