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New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo had a surprise visitor at the hospital.
Philadelphia Eagles safety Dom “Big Dom” DiSandro reportedly visited Skattebo at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia on Monday after the rookie running back brutally dislocated his ankle during Sunday’s game.
DiSandro brought Skattebo pizza and cheesesteaks, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The kind gesture from DiSandro followed the Eagles crowd and gave Skattebo a standing ovation as he was carted off the field.
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(Left) Philadelphia Eagles primary bodyguard Big Dom DiSandro looks on during warmups before the preseason game between the New York Jets and the Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, August 22, 2025. (Right) New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) leaves the field after a first half NFL game in Philadelphia against an injury. Eagles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 26, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images; Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Skattebo, 23, was injured when he went down awkwardly trying to catch a pass. Skattebo’s Giants teammates immediately saw the nature of the injury and frantically waved to the sideline for medical attention.
The Giants running back underwent emergency surgery on his dislocated ankle.
Skattebo thanked everyone for their support in a post on X.
GIANTS’ CAM SKATEBO HAS ‘LONG ROAD AHEAD’ AFTER SUFFERING HORRIBLE ANKLE INJURY VS EAGLES, COACH SAYS
Philadelphia Eagles primary bodyguard Big Dom DiSandro looks on during warmups before the preseason game between the New York Jets and the Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 22, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
“Thank you all for the support!! The surgery went well. I just want to thank the city of Philly for taking the best care of me. Every moment I spent at the hospital with family and friends I felt loved and supported in every way,” Skattebo wrote.
“Thank you to the doctors, surgeons and staff who did their best work on me. This is just the beginning of my journey and I can’t wait to show you all about it!!! GOD has a plan for me, stay the course and it will all work itself out.”
The fourth-round pick out of Arizona State had already scored a touchdown in the team’s 38-20 loss before the injury. His style of play has endeared him to fans and helped give the team a spark.
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 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 2025. (Chris Szagola/AP Photo)
In eight games, Skattebo had 410 yards and five rushing touchdowns, while averaging just over four yards per carry. carry. He also had 24 catches for 207 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
The Giants dropped to 2-6 with their loss to the Eagles. They will rely on sophomore running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. must replace Skattebo.
The Giants’ next game is against the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
