Giants RB suffers gruesome ankle injury vs. Eagles

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New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a significant-looking ankle injury during his team’s Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The injury occurred as Skattebo tried to make a catch over the middle of the field from Jaxson Dart. Eagles linebacker Zack Baun grabbed him just as the ball was arriving and twisted him to the ground.

Skattebo’s legs got caught underneath him as he was tackled. When he came up, his right ankle appeared to be facing the wrong direction.

Skattebo was tended to by Giants medical staff on the field after his injury. He was then carted into the locker room with his right leg in an air cast.

Cam Skattebo injury update

The Giants announced Skattebo suffered an ankle dislocation and will undergo surgery to repair the injury at a Philadelphia-area hospital. The team originally announced Skattebo had been taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after suffering the injury.

Giants coach Brian Daboll did not have much of an update on Skattebo when asked about him after the game.

‘I feel absolutely terrible for the young man,’ Daboll said.

Skattebo had three carries for 12 yards before exiting the game. He also added an 18-yard touchdown reception on his lone catch of the game.

Who is Cam Skattebo’s backup?

Tracy entered Week 8 having logged 120 yards and a touchdown on 35 carries. He also had eight catches for 54 yards on 13 targets.

Giants RB depth chart

The Giants have three running backs on their 53-man roster, including Skattebo. Below is a look at the pecking order among the group:

1. Cam Skattebo
2. Tyrone Tracy Jr.
3. Devin Singletary

The Giants also have Dante Miller on the practice squad. He could be called up to the active roster if Skattebo’s absence is of the long-term variety.

(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)