All articles tagged with #knee surgery
ESPN insider Adam Schefter suggested Malik Nabers may not be cleared in time for Week 1 due to a second knee procedure to address scar tissue and stiffness after his ACL tear, casting doubt on the Giants’ opening-night availability vs. the Cowboys and highlighting a slow, uncertain rehab timeline into 2026.
Rashee Rice had a right knee cleanup surgery last week, sidelining him for about two months and potentially delaying his return to training camp; his situation is complicated by a 30-day jail sentence for probation violation, and his absence from OTAs/minicamp could push him toward a PUP list if the knee cannot be examined for a month.
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice had knee surgery last week and cannot rehab while serving a 30-day jail term for probation violation after a positive THC test, potentially delaying his offseason prep and knee recovery; the surgery addressed debris from an earlier knee injury, and he previously began 2025 with a six-game suspension after a March 2024 street-racing incident.
Giants wideout Malik Nabers underwent a second knee surgery to remove scar tissue, described as a clean‑up done weeks ago and not expected to alter his recovery timeline. He previously had ACL and meniscus surgery in late October; Nabers, the Giants’ 2024 No. 6 overall pick, played four games last season with 18 receptions for 271 yards, and the Giants have not set a firm return date, with training camp as the likely target and Week 1 still in doubt.
Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will undergo left knee meniscus surgery after a freak injury while sitting down to play with his kids; an MRI confirmed the injury with no definite return date. He’s coming off a left biceps strain earlier this season and owns a 6.00 ERA over five starts, as the Cubs (24-12) called up Trent Thornton to take his roster spot.
UT cornerback Jermod McCoy slipped from first-round projections after a medical recheck suggested he could need knee surgery. The Raiders traded up to draft him in the fourth round, hopeful he can contribute after missing time with an ACL tear. A report indicated he might require surgery to repair a bone plug used for a cartilage defect, which could sideline him for extensive periods in 2026, but McCoy says his doctors are confident and he’s willing to do whatever’s best for his career longevity.
Darren Till says a return to MMA is unlikely because a full knee operation and a long rehab would push him past his prime; after parting with Misfits Boxing, he’s set to debut in BKFC and questions the UFC’s current direction, suggesting any comeback would require a year off at year’s end and may not be feasible.
Maxx Crosby describes a whirlwind pursuit where the Ravens were willing to trade two first‑round picks for him, but medical concerns about his knee after meniscus surgery caused the deal to be backed out. He recounts a tense sequence—from flying to Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, to an “off” energy meeting with coach Jesse Minter, to being told the team’s doctors had concerns and that the Ravens were backing out—that left him furious on a private jet back to Las Vegas. The Raiders pivoted quickly, signing Trey Hendrickson, and Crosby stayed productive, earning his fifth Pro Bowl last season.
Raiders star Maxx Crosby said he was terrified when Baltimore flagged concerns about his surgically repaired knee during a proposed trade, detailing lengthy MRI tests and the tense moment with Ravens leadership that led to the deal falling through; Crosby reaffirmed his commitment to Las Vegas, with a return expected this offseason and the possibility of future trade considerations.
After the Ravens backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby, the All-Pro edge rusher returned to the Raiders and is viewed as a key part of their future, with teammates and media stressing his health and readiness as he recovers from knee surgery and eyes a strong 2026 season.
Undefeated UFC welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is expected to miss most or all of 2026 after knee surgery to address a re-injury. His return is projected at nine to ten months, keeping him inactive since December 2024’s UFC 310 win over Ian Machado Garry; he was setup for a title challenge against Belal Muhammad before the setback.
Phil Collins discusses his ongoing health battles in a BBC podcast series, revealing he now has 24-hour live-in nursing care after multiple knee operations, Covid hospitalization, and kidney issues; he remains hopeful about mobility but cautions he may never perform live again, with a TV version of the interview airing on BBC January 31.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is set for season-ending knee surgery after tearing his ACL, sidelining him for the NFC Championship and, if Seattle advances, the Super Bowl; Kenneth Walker will carry the backfield the rest of the postseason, with Velus Jones on the 53-man roster and Cam Akers on the practice squad.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank provided a positive update on quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery from knee surgery, expressing confidence in his long-term potential as a franchise quarterback, while also discussing the team's recent contract restructuring with Kirk Cousins and upcoming leadership decisions.
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has successfully undergone ACL reconstructive surgery on his left knee and is expected to fully recover in time for the 2027 MLS season, after suffering the injury during the 2024 Western Conference Final.