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ESPN Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Malik Nabers

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All ESPN Fantasy Football insights about Malik Nabers

NegativeInjuryJul 15, 2026
Nabers suffered a season-ending Grade 3 ACL tear with meniscus damage in Week 4 of 2025 after a record-breaking rookie campaign (109 rec, 1,204 yards, 7 TDs, WR6). His recovery has been complicated; a subsequent clean-up operation was performed approximately six months post-initial reconstruction due to reported stiffness, raising real questions about his rehab process and 2026 availability. The source notes that 'return to sport' medical clearance does not automatically translate to 'return to performance.' Additionally, Nabers has drawn exactly three career looks from QB Jaxson Dart with limited time to build rapport given his rehab timeline. Dart ranks 28th in passer rating when throwing beyond the sticks, and with Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney attracting deep looks, Nabers' upside appears diminished at his third-round ADP. The source prefers George Pickens, Chris Olave, Breece Hall, and Kyren Williams as safer selections around the same draft position.
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