Notes
Updating previous reports, New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks is absent from OTAs because of a personal reason, not because of his contract.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks did not show up to practice Wednesday, May 22, because he is unhappy with his contract situation, a source indicated. Nicks did not violate any rules, since organized team activities (OTAs) are voluntary, but head coach Tom Coughlin was expecting him.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) was not present for organized team activities Wednesday, May 22. Head coach Tom Coughlin said he expected Nicks to attend the workout. Coughlin said Nicks likely would have been limited to protect his knee.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks said he hasn't experienced problems with the knee that plagued his 2012 season, adding he's feeling 'as good as [he's] felt in awhile.'
Fantasy Impact: This is good to hear. He could have a nice rebound season for fantasy teams if healthy.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) said he has not performed any complicated routes that involve cutting during his rehab at this point because he does not want to rush his recovery. He said he expects to run more complicated drill in a few weeks.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) said he is feeling good and his goal remains to be ready for the start of training camp.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks said the 2013 season will be 'big' for him entering the final year of his current deal; however, Nicks added he will leave all contract issues to his agent.
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) said he never really felt like himself last season, as his left knee never recovered after a Week 2 injury. He has reported no problems with his knee during voluntary offseason workouts. 'It's always good to see him back healthy,' QB Eli Manning said. 'He is still striving to get to 100 percent. Obviously, having a healthy Hakeem would definitely make our team much better.'
Source:
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) said he has been running at full speed for a few weeks and is happy that he recently worked out with QB Eli Manning. 'I kept it simple because it was my first time running routes,' Nicks said. 'I wasn't about to go out there and - it's still early right now. So my biggest thing is that I want my presence to be felt there with Eli. Because it is something that I do week-to-week. We're on the same page.'
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) has been working out at Duke University in North Carolina with QB Eli Manning and fellow receivers WR Victor Cruz and Louis Murphy. Nicks is coming off offseason knee surgery, and his participation is a good sign that he'll be ready for organized team activities (OTAs) which start next week.
Source: