“Cam Skattebo’s Rookie Season Takes Devastating Turn — What Happens Next?”

“Cam Skattebo’s Rookie Season Takes Devastating Turn — What Happens Next?”

What began as a promising night for the New York Giants turned heartbreaking in an instant. Running back Cameron Skattebo suffered a dislocated right ankle during the second half of Sunday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles — a devastating blow to both the player and the team’s recent momentum.

The injury occurred with 8:11 remaining in the third quarter, when Skattebo attempted to haul in a short pass from quarterback Jaxson Dart. As he twisted to make the grab, his right ankle gave way, sending him to the turf immediately. Medical staff rushed to his side before he was carted off the field with his leg secured in an air cast. According to team sources, Skattebo will undergo surgery Sunday night at a hospital in Philadelphia.

For the Giants, the loss hits hard. After starting the season 0–3, the team had clawed its way back to an even 2–2 record, with Skattebo serving as a key spark in the offense. Head coach Brian Daboll expressed visible emotion when addressing reporters postgame. “I feel absolutely terrible for the young man,” Daboll said. “Obviously, it looked bad. You feel for anybody on your team that goes down with a serious injury.”

Quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw the pass that preceded the injury, was equally shaken. “I was devastated,” he admitted. “It’s my boy, man… that sucks. It’s the worst part of this game.” The team gathered around the cart as Skattebo was driven off, with several players kneeling in support.

Before the injury, Skattebo had been enjoying an impressive start to his rookie campaign. A fourth-round draft pick, he led the team with 398 rushing yards on 98 carries (averaging 4.1 yards per attempt) and added 23 receptions for 189 yards. Against the Eagles, he logged three carries for 12 yards and caught one pass for 18 yards and a touchdown before his night — and possibly his season — was cut short.

As of Sunday evening, the Giants have not released a timetable for Skattebo’s recovery or named a replacement in the backfield. For now, the focus remains on his surgery and long-term health. What’s clear is that the locker room — and Giants fans everywhere — are rallying behind their young running back, hoping this is just a setback on what had been shaping up to be a breakout season.