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N.Y. Giants WR Hakeem Nicks breaks foot

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks catches a pass against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Feb. 5, 2012. UPI/Brian Kersey
New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks catches a pass against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Feb. 5, 2012. UPI/Brian Kersey | License Photo

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., May 24 (UPI) -- The New York Giants announced Thursday receiver Hakeem Nicks broke his right foot during one of the team's off-season organized workouts.

Nicks is to have surgery Friday to have a screw inserted into the broken bone and is expected to need three months to recover.

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He had 76 receptions for 1,192 yards and seven touchdowns a year ago, during New York's Super Bowl-winning season. During his three years with the Giants, Nicks has caught 202 passes for 3,034 yards and 24 scores.

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