Giants’ Cam Skattebo exits game after brutal injury
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New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome ankle injury against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Skattebo, who scored a goal at the beginning of the game, was targeted on Jaxson Dart’s pass with approximately 8:09 left in the second quarter. The pass was out of his reach, but his right ankle buckled on the way down.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) walks off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The former Arizona State standout knew something was wrong as soon as he hit the ground. Skattebo wriggled in pain as training staff came out to tend to him.
The FOX broadcast showed Dart cursing in frustration. Giants center John Michael Schmitz Jr. He put his head in his hands in disbelief. Photos showed Skattebo’s ankle pointing to the right. He was helped onto the medical cart and waved to the crowd as he was carried off the field.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) reacts after suffering an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York selected Skattebo in the fourth round of the draft. He quickly earned his spot in the first run, providing an intense spark that gave Giants fans a glimmer of hope that their season could be salvaged.
He had 398 rushing yards and five touchdowns when he entered the game. He also had 23 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown.
He provided the Giants’ first touchdown of the game against the Eagles. But by halftime, Philadelphia’s offense was too much for New York.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Eagles closed the half ahead 21-10.
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