New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo’s season-ending injuries included not only a dislocated ankle but also a fibula fracture and deltoid ligament rupture, NFL Network reported Wednesday.
Skattebo sustained the injuries to his lower right leg midway through the second quarter in Sunday’s 28-20 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
He was transported to a Philadelphia-area hospital and underwent surgery before being discharged on Monday. The team placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday, and Giants coach Brian Daboll declined to speculate on a timeline for Skattebo’s return to the field.
“He’s a couple days out of surgery. … He’s got a road ahead of him to rehab,” Daboll said Wednesday.
According to Wednesday’s report, Skattebo’s injuries have a six-month recovery period, meaning he could still be ready for team OTAs and minicamp.
“I couldn’t answer that. You have to ask the doctors,” Daboll responded when asked about the possibility of Skattebo playing next season. “I don’t think they can give me a six-month or eight-month prognostication. He’s just getting done with surgery. He’s got his leg all wrapped up.
“We’re just going to help him rehab and he’ll be out here as soon as he can.”
Skattebo, 23, posted on X on Monday afternoon, expressing gratitude to those who reached out and helped him.
“Thank you everyone for the support,” Skattebo posted. “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. 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).”
New York selected Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona State.
He had 101 carries for 410 yards and five touchdowns in eight games (five starts). He also caught 24 passes for 207 yards and two TDs.
Daboll said Skattebo was in the building taking part in meetings on Wednesday.
“He’s been in, I’ve seen him wheeling around,” Daboll said.
–Field Level Media
