The Facts: Nicks needed offseason surgery for an injury suffered during the season, HC Tom Coughlin said Friday.

Diehards Line:Nicks had a scope on the left knee he injured in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Nicks suggested he may have suffered the injury, in part, because he was compensating for pain in the right foot he fractured last spring. Nicks missed three games with the foot and knee injuries, but was considerably slowed by both for the balance of the season. Indeed, he failed to post 1,000 yards receiving for the first time since 2009. Nicks finished third on the Giants with 53 receptions, notching 692 yards and three touchdowns. It was the first time in three seasons that Nicks did not have at least 76 receptions, 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns in a season. The downturn in totals and ongoing health concerns could work in the favor of Fantasy owners come draft time. It's safe to say, you'll be paying much less to secure his services this season than you had to last time around. Despite the issues, the Giants are still eager to sign Nicks to a long-term deal this offseason.