Giants’ Skattebo Faces Uncertain Future After Shocking Ankle Injury in Eagles Clash

It’s gut-wrenching when a promising NFL rookie’s season is clipped prematurely, and that’s exactly the tough pill to swallow for New York Giants fans right now. Cam Skattebo, who’s been turning heads and lighting up the field with his breakout performance, faced a brutal setback Sunday against the Eagles—a severe ankle injury that instantly dashed any hope of him finishing his debut campaign. The image stays with you: Skattebo, sidelined and in visible pain, carted off the turf, his day and season cut short with surgery scheduled after a swift hospital transfer. Just when he was carving out a pivotal role alongside QB Jaxson Dart, this accident halted his momentum — and left everyone wondering what’s next for this electrifying running back. It’s a harsh reminder of how fragile a football dream can be, no matter the talent or drive. LEARN MORE

Cam Skattebo’s breakout rookie campaign has come to an early end.

The New York running back suffered a significant ankle injury and left the field on a cart Sunday during the Giants’ 38-20 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was taken to a hospital during the game for further evaluation, and had season-ending surgery, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday morning.

Cam Skattebo has a dislocated ankle and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, Giants say

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Skattebo sustained the injury after a second-quarter pass from quarterback Jaxson Dart. His right leg got pinned underneath him and twisted on the ensuing hit. His lower leg awkwardly bent in the immediate aftermath of the play.

We’re not embedding video of the injury, which can be seen here. Players on the field immediately called for Skattebo to receive medical attention near midfield, and his teammates surrounded him on the field.

He was taken off the field shortly thereafter on the back of a cart. He waved to fans as he was carted off the field. The Giants ruled him out with an ankle injury before halftime.

Skattebo had been a revelation for the Giants since they selected him in the fourth round of April’s NFL Draft out of Arizona State. An All-American at ASU, Skattebo made an immediate impact on New York’s offense and electrified the Giants fan base with his explosive style and nose for the end zone.

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Entering Sunday, Skattebo had tallied 587 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns as a featured player in New York’s rookie backfield tandem alongside quarterback Jaxson Dart. He tallied 30 total yards and a receiving touchdown Sunday before his injury as the Eagles held a 14-7 lead.

Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects to see more touches in Skattebo’s absence.