New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese has insisted that the club are not banking on the fitness of wide receiver Victor Cruz for the 2015 season.

Cruz sustained a torn patellar tendon in October and underwent surgery to amend the problem, but is expected to return for his side's organised team activities in May.

However, Reese is adamant that the Giants cannot expect too much from the 27-year-old in the wake of such a serious injury.

"When a guy had a big injury like Victor had, you can't put all your eggs in his basket," he told reporters.

"Our doctors say he looks good, and I see him down in the training room working out with our doctors and he looks good.

"Until you get out there, though, his game is quickness. Until you get out there and move around, you never know how he's going to recover from that."

Cruz recorded 23 receptions for 337 yards and one touchdown in the 2014 season.