Giants Super Bowl WR Legend Who Once Suffered a More Severe Injury Than Cam Skattebo at Lincoln Financial Field Speaks Out About the Eagles’ Remarkable Gesture

After the Humanitarian Acts of the Eagles and Zack Baun, Giants Super Bowl WR Legend Who Once Suffered a More Severe Injury Than Cam Skattebo at Lincoln Financial Field Speaks Out About the Eagles’ Remarkable Gesture – Giants Fans Erupt After Hearing His Words

New York, NY – Nearly 11 years after that haunting night when Victor Cruz – the legendary wide receiver of the New York Giants – collapsed on the turf at Lincoln Financial Field with a devastating torn patellar tendon, the former salsa-dancing star has finally spoken out about the recent injury to rookie Cam Skattebo and the deeply compassionate response from Zack Baun and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Back in 2014, Cruz was carried off the field in tears, as a portion of Eagles fans cheered — a moment that became one of the darkest in Giants history. Now, in 2025, when Cam Skattebo suffered a similarly severe leg injury on the same field, the reaction was entirely different. The NFL community and the Eagles organization rallied around him — from Zack Baun’s personal hospital visit to Head of Security Dom DiSandro delivering food and comfort to Skattebo’s family.

Clearly moved by these actions, Victor Cruz shared his thoughts in an interview with New York Daily Sports:

“I once left this field in tears and to the sound of cheers. Back then, I thought football was nothing but a war. But now I understand — the enemy exists only during the four quarters, and off the field, we’re all human. What Zack Baun and the Eagles have done makes me believe the NFL today is not the same as it once was — it’s a place of respect. I just hope that young man, Cam Skattebo, can rise stronger and continue the journey that I couldn’t finish years ago.”

The collision between Baun and Skattebo reignited old emotions between the two fanbases, reminiscent of the fiery Giants-Eagles clashes of the 2010s. Yet, the actions of Baun and the Eagles have softened that divide, symbolizing a new era of empathy and sportsmanship — a reminder that football, at its best, is built not only on strength but also on humanity.

Giants fans responded with overwhelming support for Cruz’s statement. Across online communities like Giants Nation, hundreds of comments poured in, expressing pride and respect for the franchise icon who turned personal pain into a message of compassion and perspective.

One fan wrote: “Victor’s right — football isn’t just about hits and points; it’s about heart. Today, I’m proud to be a Giants fan.”

The Eagles’ gesture, Victor Cruz’s words, and the mutual respect shown between the two fanbases have reminded everyone of something far greater than rivalry — that in the end, sportsmanship is measured not by victory or defeat, but by how we treat one another when the game is over.