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Cam Skattebo’s promising start to his rookie season was dashed Sunday after he suffered a dislocated ankle during the New York Giants’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Skattebo underwent ankle surgery in Philadelphia. Giants head coach Brian Daboll said the surgery went well and Skattebo was “recovering.”
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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)
“Obviously we’ll miss him, but he’s on the road to recovery,” Daboll said via the team’s website.
“He may have been released (from the hospital) today and will return,” he added. “But again, he has a long road ahead of him.”
Skattebo scored a touchdown from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first quarter. Dart targeted Skattebo for a pass in the second quarter. The running back jumped and fell on his leg, resulting in an ankle injury.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) hands off 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 evacuated from the field on a medical cart.
“I was devastated,” Dart said of his teammate’s injury. “That’s my boy, man, so to see him go down and obviously react to what happened, it sucks. That’s the worst part of this match.”
Dart and Skattebo had established an excellent relationship. The two had a tremendous game against the Eagles two weeks ago, leading to an upset victory. It looked like the Giants were starting to gain some momentum for the rest of the season, but the injury will slow 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 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he had 24 catches on 32 targets for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
The Giants are 2-6 after Sunday’s loss.
