Malik Nabers vs Chris Olave

“Malik Nabers is targeting a Week 1 return after undergoing a cleanup procedure on the knee he previously had surgery on for a torn ACL and a full meniscus repair.”

“After an electric rookie season, Nabers' sophomore season was cut short with a severe ACL tear. Although Nabers should be close to fully back, he has had some setbacks and a cleanup procedure this offseason.”

“The Giants don't project to pass a lot this season under Harbaugh and new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. The Giants also added several pieces around Nabers, including tight end Isaiah Likely to one of the biggest contracts in history for a tight end, along with veteran receivers Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin.”

“Nabers had a cleanup procedure about a month ago, and new head coach John Harbaugh wasn't even sure when he'd be back this offseason. With each passing day, it seems less likely Nabers is on the field to start the season.”

“We don't yet know the full timeline for Malik Nabers' recovery from a torn ACL and MCL, but there is a real chance he could end up on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start the season. If he does, and he misses the first four weeks of the season, Nabers can't be drafted as the WR11 at the beginning of the third round.”

“At his current cost, you are drafting him near his best-case scenario while ignoring the likely downside tied to recovery and early-season usage. Nabers is priced too aggressively on Sleeper, and the ADP simply does not leave enough room for the injury risk you will be facing.”

“Malik Nabers is one of the NFL's elite young receivers. His Sleeper ADP bakes in a full, immediate return to dominance despite real uncertainty coming off a major knee injury. Nabers tore both his ACL and meniscus, missed nearly the entire season and required a second procedure during rehab.”

“Last year, he averaged 10.7 targets and 17.7 PPR fantasy points per game in his three healthy contests. Unfortunately, Nabers suffered a torn ACL in Week 4. More importantly, he recently underwent a second surgery to clean up his knee, putting his status for Week 1 in doubt.”

“Nabers and Jaxson Dart should have developed a strong connection by the fantasy playoffs. Last year, the Cowboys and the Lions surrendered the most and second-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.”

“Nabers underwent a 'cleanup' procedure on his right knee earlier in the offseason, removing scar tissue that was causing stiffness in his surgically repaired knee. His first surgery was for a torn ACL and a full meniscus repair, and the multi-ligament procedure combined with the secondary surgery represents a significant concern. Drafting Nabers as a WR1 in 12-team leagues or larger is entirely too ambitious given the significance of his injury and the likelihood of him missing time early in the year.”

“Take Malik Nabers, for example. Early in draft season, he was going near the end of the second round. Now, with the Giants adding WRs and his injury potentially lingering into Week 1, that early price looks a lot more fragile.”

“With Malik Nabers (knee) being iffy for Week 1, this move helps provide depth the Giants wide receiver.”

“The cupboards were largely bare at wideout behind Chris Olave.”

“The concern with Chris Olave comes down almost entirely to concussion history. Three straight seasons involving concussions, plus additional issues dating back to college, create long-term dynasty risk that's difficult to ignore, with reports that Olave even contemplated retirement after his latest concussion.”

“New Orleans added three wide receivers and a tight end through the draft, and signed Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Olave hauled in 25 percent of the team's receptions, and replicating that number will be dang near impossible.”

“Chris Olave is a slight loser with Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson going to New Orleans at No. 8 overall. It's doubtful that he'll approach 156 targets again with another high-end weapon in the mix.”

“Olave is playing 2026 under the 5th-year option, so his spike in production could not have come at a better time for setting up a long-term contract.”

“Chris Olave is set to play under his fifth-year option in 2026. Both Olave and New Orleans have spoken positively about a new contract despite negotiations having been ongoing since last year, and Olave seemed optimistic during OTAs that a deal would get done.”

“With Olave missing time in the spring program due to blood clots, the Saints plan to give depth options Devaughn Vele and Ja'Lynn Polk plenty of action this offseason.”

“Top cap hit: Chris Olave, $15,493,000 (5.14 percent)”

“You look at that wide receiver room, you've got Chris Olave, you've got Devaughn Vele, you've got Jordyn Tyson, you've got a myriad of guys like Ja'Lynn Polk and Trey Palmer and all these dogs. The depth is there that we may not have had last year.”

“Chris Olave will no longer need blood thinners on June 29 but will be good for contact after that.”

“Saints wide receiver Chris Olave missed the end of the 2025 season due to a blood clot in his lung. His original return timeline was four weeks, but more than six months later, he has yet to complete his recovery. Olave has not participated in team drills during New Orleans' offseason practices.”

“Saints HC Kellen Moore told reporters that the team knows WR Jordyn Tyson is looking forward to learning from veteran WR Chris Olave.”