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Cam Skattebo’s promising start to his rookie season was dashed Sunday after he suffered a sprained ankle in the New York Giants’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Skattebo had surgery on his ankle in Philadelphia. Giants head coach Brian Daboll said the surgery went well and that Skattebo is “recovered.”
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) leaves the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
“Of course he will be missed, but on the road to recovery,” Daboll said via the team’s website.
“He might be out (of the hospital) today and come back,” he added, “But again, he’s got a long road ahead of him.”
Skattebo had a touchdown catch from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first quarter. Dart targeted Skattebo for a pass in the second quarter. The back jumped and landed on his leg, leading to the ankle injury.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) passes to Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Skattebo was taken off the track in a medical van.
“I was devastated,” Dart said of his teammate’s injury. “That’s my boy, man, so it’s a shame to see him go down and obviously react to what happened. That’s the worst part of this game.”
Dart and Skattebo had built up a good relationship. The two had a terrific game against the Eagles two weeks ago, leading to an upset win. It felt like the Giants were starting to gather some momentum for the rest of the season, but the injury will set back the progress.
New York selected Skattebo in the fourth round of the draft out of Arizona State.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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He has 410 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Additionally, he had 24 catches on 32 targets for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
The Giants are 2-6 after Sunday’s loss.
