Unusual Situation with Giants WR Malik Nabers' Surgery
New York Giants' wide receiver Malik Nabers has been dealing with a torn ACL, but his situation has taken an unusual turn. Despite the common practice of having ACL surgery shortly after the injury, Nabers still hasn't undergone the procedure.
According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, the surgery has not happened as of October. Raanan explains:
Usually it's to allow swelling to decrease and to build up strength around the knee. Not that unusual.
Anecdotally, this delay seems unusual, as NFL players typically have their ACL surgeries within days of the injury. Nabers' case has been ongoing for almost a month, raising questions about the medical reasons behind the delay.
Possible reasons for the delay include allowing swelling to decrease or pursuing alternative rehab techniques to approach the surgery differently.
Author's summary: Giants WR Malik Nabers' ACL surgery delay raises questions.