Even a brutal twist of fate that ended in a dislocated ankle has not been enough to completely dampen the spirits of New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo.
Skattebo, 23, took to social media on Oct. 27 to express his gratitude for the encouragement he received in the wake of the season-ending ankle injury he sustained one day earlier.
‘Thank you everyone for the support!!’ he wrote on X. ‘Surgery went well. I just want to thank the city of Philly for taking the best care of me. Every moment I spent in the hospital with family and friends I felt loved and supported in every way (heart emoji) thank you to the doctors, surgeons, and staff that did their best work on me.
‘This is just the beginning of my journey and I can’t wait to show you guys all about it!!! GOD has a plan for me, stick the course and it will all work itself out, BRB (be right back).’
Skattebo dislocated his ankle in the Giants’ Week 8 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. After sustaining the injury, the rookie running back remained in Philadelphia to undergo emergency surgery to repair his lower leg.
According to Giants.com Senior Managing Editor Dan Salomone, the surgery was successful. But as a result of the injury, Skattebo’s rookie season is over.
Skattebo, whom the Giants drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, had become something of a spark plug for his team prior to the injury. After beginning the season backing up second-year Tyrone Tracy Jr., the rookie from Arizona State took over the starting job in Week 4 – the same game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart became the starter – after Tracy dislocated his shoulder.
Through eight games, Skattebo was the Giants’ leading rusher with 101 carries for 410 yards and five rushing touchdowns. He also caught 24 of his 32 targets for 207 yards and two receiving touchdowns in his first eight games.
In addition to his strong statistical output, Skattebo brought the energy to a Giants team that had been lacking it in years past. His loud outbursts in the background of press conferences, willingness to rip his shirt off in postgame interviews and the constant (literal) headbutts with his fellow rookie Dart all quickly made him a fan favorite.
Provided there are no complications with Skattebo’s recovery from surgery nor any setbacks in his impending rehab journey, the Giants’ running back should be back healthy and ready to go to begin the 2026 season.
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