David Tyree underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair his right knee last week and will likely be shelved until at least the start of training camp.
The receiver who made one of the most remarkable catches in Super Bowl history said the injury had been present in the past as a “rubbing” but recently “locked up.” After an MRI, he underwent surgery last Tuesday.
“We could do it now or take the chance of going into the season and having something else happen,” he said on Tuesday, walking through the Giants locker room on crutches with his right leg heavily braced. “I’m not the least bit worried about it and I’ll be ready for training camp.”
Tyree is one of two players to undergo recent surgery. Running back Brandon Jacobs underwent surgery on his wrist to clean bone chips and is also expected to be ready for training camp.