# Will Malik Nabers start the 2026 season on the PUP list?

Not confirmed yet, but the risk is very real. Here's where things stand:

**The situation:** After tearing his ACL *and* meniscus in September 2025, Nabers needed a **second procedure this offseason** to remove scar tissue restricting his knee extension (from the [Malik Nabers page]). That's the red flag.

**What it means for the PUP:** ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported that this additional surgery raises the real possibility Nabers could **miss the first 4–5 weeks** of the season. The wiki notes he's "likely to begin training camp on the PUP list." As Sal Vetri said, the obvious downside is that "he gets put on the PUP, misses the..." — he trails off but the implication is clear ([hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSD1PS317HE&t=548s)). FantasyPros echoed that: "Malik Nabers has a chance to start the year on the PUP list... that can mean he misses anywhere between four to six weeks" ([hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwADIBqfzJY&t=1987s)).

**Keep in mind:** The Giants are still targeting Week 1 availability, so PUP isn't a lock. But it's an elevated risk, and his current ADP (WR14 on FantasyPros) assumes full availability — a gamble that's looking riskier by the week. If you draft him, you'll want a contingency plan for September.

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Answered 2026-08-02 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/will-malik-nabers-start-the-2026-season-on-the-pup-list