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I love the eyes on me.' Giants' Cam Skattebo back after brutal injury
Cam Skattebo returns to the Giants after ankle injury
Cam Skattebo
RB · NYG · 24 yrs · exp 1 · Arizona State
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RB · NYG
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Cam Skattebo thought about walking away from football after ankle injury
Giants running back Cam Skattebo is set to make his return to the lineup in Week 1, but it wasn’t always a sure thing in his mind that he’d return after dislocating his right ankle in the seventh game of his rookie season. During an appearance on Up & Adams , Skattebo said that he gave himself one rule when he moved from college to the NFL “and it was if I ever got a major injury, I was done playing.” Skattebo went on to say that it took some time for him to find the headspace that would allow him to move forward after the injury. “Probably a month in ,” Skattebo said. “The first month was kind of like, ‘Damn, do I really want to do this?’ It was seven games. I was like, ‘You know, I got to go back and play.’” Once Skattebo decided that he would keep playing, his rehab process was a relatively smooth one and he was back on the practice field during the spring. The preseason also unfolded without issue, so Skattebo’s thoughts are likely on football alone with the final step in his return just around the corner
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Giants' Cam Skattebo considered retirement after gruesome injury; explains relationship with John Harbaugh
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is only a year into his NFL career, but he's already contemplated retirement. Skattebo told Key Adams on her show Up & Adams that he considered walking away from football entirely during his rehabilitation from a gruesome leg injury that ended his rookie season. "Probably a month in," Skattebo said when asked if he ever considered hanging up his spikes. "Like, the first month was kind of like, 'Damn. Do I really want to do this?' And then ... it was seven games, you know? I got to go back and play. There's no shot. If it was the end of the year and I was like, 'OK, I'm over this?' [But] I didn't feel that way at all." Skattebo was just emerging as the Giants' lead back toward the end of last October when he suffered a right ankle dislocation, an open tibia fracture and a ruptured deltoid ligament that ended his season. If he had kept a promise he had made to himself before he was drafted, it would have ended his career before it had a chance to get on track. "Coming out of college, going in the NFL, I gave myself one rule, and it was, if I ever got a major injury, I was done playing," he said. "That happened seven games into my career, so it kind of sucked. But I think that really helped me find who I am as a player and as a person. "I was able to sit at home for 14 hours a day, doing absolutely nothing, for weeks on end. So, just finding who I was, finding my happiness, finding the person I wanted to be on and off the field. And I think that's something I've built over the last 9-10 months." Skattebo appears to be healthy heading into his second season, where he's expected to team with Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary and the recently signed Najee Harris in the Giants' backfield. Under new head coach John Harbaugh, we don't yet know what type of role he will play. After some recent speculation that he and Harbaugh don't get along, though, Skattebo made sure to make clear that that's not the case at all. "He's awesome," Skattebo said. "He's just tough, man. He's keeping the way you need to coach football, in football. A lot of the guys nowadays, they get all this money and they get older and they don't want to practice hard and be in full pads every day. He;'s brought this culture where we're gonna practice, we're gonna practice every minute that the NFL allows us to, and we're gonna do it in pads because that's how football is played. And I really enjoy that. I like the fact that he brings that to the table." Regarding a comment where Harbaugh referred to Skattebo's energy as a potentially "infectious disease" that needed to be directed in a positive way, Skattebo said, "Me and Harbs, we're on the same page. We love each other. Me and him, we talk every single day. There's no bad blood between us. I think that comment was more so that what I did was infectious, an infectious disease in that moment - not that I'm an infectious disease person. "And I think that's what people didn't take from that. I think that's how he meant it. 'Look, he did something bad and that can lead to more bad things so we need to direct that in a positive standpoint.' And I took the same thing. We didn't even really talk about it."
RB · NYG
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Agent's Take: Cam Skattebo needs better advice as preseason antics wear thin for Giants
Cam Skattebo is attracting attention for the wrong reasons lately. The New York Giants running back reportedly ruffled some feathers at an Aug. 26 practice. Skattebo's late slide after catching a pass ignited a fight with defensive backs Jevon Holland and Greg Newsome, according to multiple New York reports. Holland and Newsome took exception because Skattebo came close to taking out their legs, even though the defense wasn't allowed to make hard contact with offensive players. Coach John Harbaugh criticized Skattebo after the practice. "Did you see that? Yeah, it's infectious," Harbaugh said. "It can be infectious the other way, an infectious disease type thing. We want it to be in a positive way." Several days earlier, Skattebo ran over linebacker Zaire Barnes when defensive players weren't allowed to make hits. Previously, Skattebo's failed attempt at his signature backflip, in which he landed awkwardly on his surgically repaired right ankle at Fanatics Fest in July, reportedly prompted Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen to speak with him about his actions. Another backflip performed in late May after hitting a home run at teammate Brian Burns ' celebrity softball game was successful. Skattebo's rookie season in 2025 was cut short because of the dislocated ankle, tibia and fibula fracture and deltoid ligament rupture he suffered in a Week 8 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles . He gained 401 yards on 101 carries with five touchdowns and caught 24 passes for 207 yards and another two scores in his eight games played. When situations like these arise, an agent should provide counsel to their client. It's an agent's job to tell a client what he needs to hear, not what he wants to hear. That isn't always done. Some agents are reluctant to be candid for fear of being fired and instead become enablers. The initial backflip created an opportunity to warn Skattebo about the risk he was taking, considering he hadn't completely recovered from a serious injury. Had there been a major setback that jeopardized or ended Skattebo's 2026 season, which fortunately didn't occur with either backflip, he would have landed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list (NFI). Teams don't have to pay players on NFI during the season, but can elect to do so. The skill, injury and salary cap guarantees in NFL contracts aren't applicable to non-football injuries. Salary is considered fully guaranteed when all three of these guarantees exist, but it will be void for a laundry list of reasons. As a 2025 fourth-round pick, the only guaranteed money in Skattebo's four-year rookie contract is his $1.07 million signing bonus. That's standard for players drafted in the fourth round and beyond. The rest of Skattebo contract consists of minimum base salaries, which is also the norm beginning in the fourth round. Skattebo's 2026 salary is $1.005 million. The Giants surely wouldn't have paid Skattebo for any missed games for careless actions that could have been easily avoided. More importantly, games on NFI don't count towards an accrued season (a year of service for free agency), a credited season for benefits or a credited season for minimum salary. A player must have six or more regular-season games on the 53-man roster, injured reserve, or physically unable to perform list to qualify for an accrued season. For example, if Skattebo missed the 2026 season due to a setback from a backflip and completed his rookie contract, he would have three accrued seasons, making him a restricted free agent in 2029, since four accrued seasons are necessary to be an unrestricted free agent. These ramifications could have been conveyed to Skattebo. Another point that could be stressed to Skattebo is that Harbaugh is the main broker with the Giants, since he reports only to ownership rather than to Schoen. The idea would be to avoid doing things that could make a negative impression on Harbaugh, as he doesn't have a vested interest in Skattebo since he wasn't p [... truncated ...]
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Najee Harris Expected to Play in Preseason Finale
Najee Harris expected to play in preseason finale, could be significant part of Giants' backfield in 2026
RB · NYG
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Infectious energy? More like 'infectious disease' as Cam Skattebo ruffles feathers at Giants practice
Cam Skattebo is about as physical a running back as there is in the NFL . His hard-nosed play style made him a standout performer before his season-ending ankle injury as a rookie. He is also among the more flamboyant ballcarriers in the league. His backflip celebrations sometimes garner as much attention as the plays that warrant them. All of that is well and good on Sundays when Skattebo is doing it against a different team. But in the context of the New York Giants ' training camp, his brash football personality has tended to rub teammates the wrong way. Skattebo was reportedly at the center of a fight this week that stemmed from a couple of close calls with vulnerable defensive players. On one rep, when the defense was not allowed to hit, he made a catch and slid close to a couple of defensive backs' legs, according to the New York Daily News . Jevon Holland and Gregory Newsome took exception to the potentially dangerous play, and the situation between Newsome and Skattebo escalated. Days earlier, Skattebo ran over linebacker Zaire Barnes in a period where, again, defensive players were not permitted to make hits. At the suggestion that Skattebo is wearing on his defensive teammates' nerves, one of his fellow offensive players pushed back. Offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor squashed the idea that Skattebo is the source of any rotten team chemistry. 🧢 Stop trying to create a BS Narrative https://t.co/CkLFunX6jg At the same time, though, the Giants want Skattebo to keep himself in check. Coach Jim Harbaugh earlier this offseason asked him to limit his backflips during camp so as to reduce the potential for reinjury. And after his slide at Wednesday's practice, Harbaugh made it clear he wants to set boundaries between the whistles, too. "Skatt's great," Harbaugh said . "He does bring a lot of energy. But he did get a 15-yard penalty at the end of practice. Did you notice that? That's not infectious. Well, it is infectious, actually. Infectious in a bad way. Like an infectious disease type of thing. You don't want that. You want it to be directed in a positive way." Giants fans are aching to see Skattebo headbutt defenders, run right through them and pull off backflips when he crosses the goal line. That is what made him a must-watch ballcarrier in a rookie campaign that featured 617 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns across just eight games. Defenses cannot stand him, which is terrific when he plays against another team and less so when he lines up across from his own teammates for weeks on end
RB · NYG
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John Harbaugh: Cam Skattebo has to direct 'infectious' energy in a positive way
Giants running back Cam Skattebo’s playing style has won him a lot of admirers, but Wednesday’s practice showed that there can sometimes be too much of a good thing. Skattebo got into it with defensive backs Jevon Holland and Greg Newsome after a running play and multiple reporters covering the team noted that it wasn’t the first time that the running back has triggered responses from defenders who are limited in how they can hit him during drills. Skattebo was later seen talking to his teammates in an attempt to smooth things over and head coach John Harbaugh said after practice that Skattebo needs to make sure he’s channeling his energy the right way. “Skatt’s great. He does bring a lot of energy,” Harbaugh said, via a transcript from the team. “But he did get a 15-yard penalty at the end of practice. Did you notice that? That’s not infectious. Well, it is infectious, actually. Infectious in a bad way, right? Like infectious disease type of thing. We don’t want that. So, we want it to be directed in a positive way.” The Giants will want Skattebo to bring everything he’s got against the Cowboys in Week 1 while also remaining aware that there’s a line that can’t be crossed without hurting the team
RB · NYG
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John Harbaugh: Cam Skattebo has to direct 'infectious' energy in a positive way
Giants running back Cam Skattebo's playing style has won him a lot of admirers, but Wednesday's practice showed that there can sometimes be too much of a good thing
RB · NYG
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Cam Skattebo's 'infectious' energy ignites fight at Giants practice
A scuffle broke out in Giants practice, sparked by running back Cam Skattebo's energy
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Najee Harris Gets First-Team Reps in Giants' Backfield
New York Giants running back Najee Harris took some first-team reps during Tuesday's practice, according to Pat Leonard. The Giants rotated their backs, so Harris hasn't suddenly jumped to the top of the depth chart, but his involvement is notable just one week after signing with the team. Cam Skattebo is still listed alone at RB1 on New York's latest unofficial depth chart, with Harris, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary grouped behind him. Jordan Raanan previously reported that Harris was brought in under the premise that he would be a significant contributor, and the veteran is already starting to see work with the starters. Harris is coming back from the Achilles tear that ended his 2025 season after three games. Before that, he topped 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons with Pittsburgh. Tuesday's rotation doesn't settle anything behind Skattebo, but Harris is clearly getting an opportunity to earn a piece of the Giants' backfield
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Najee Harris Brought In to Compete for Significant Work
Najee Harris, a veteran running back, was brought in by the New York Giants to compete for a significant workload
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RB · NYG
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Jaxson Dart "puzzled" that he ends up in blue tent so often
In Saturday’s preseason opener against the Vikings, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took a big hit from Vikings safety Jay Ward, who blitzed Dart on a passing play. Dart was sent to the blue medical tent before returning to the game and throwing a touchdown pass on the next play. After the game, Dart questioned the frequency of his mandatory trips to the sideline medical facility. “I really respect the rules, and the thought behind, you know, the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things,” Dart told reporters. “But at the same time, I’m still puzzled by just feeling like every time that I get hit, you know, I just find my way in there. Which, at times, I still try to wrap my head around, but that’s all that I’m gonna say about that situation.” He then was asked whether it’s just his reality at this point, and whether he’ll accept it or if there’s anything he can do about it. “That’s all I’m gonna say about that situation,” Dart said. Dart later acknowledged that he merely got the wind knocked out of him. The NFL has established a protocol for removing players for mandatory medical checks, primarily in search of players who may have had concussions. No player or team has ever previously suggested that one specific person has been somehow targeted for medical evaluations. Of course, Dart was involved in a fairly significant incident last year, when former coach Brian Daboll tried to rush the evaluation process for strategic purposes. The situation resulted in a $200,000 fine for the Giants, a $100,000 fine for Daboll, and a $15,000 fine for running back Cam Skattebo, who entered the tent while Dart was being checked. Dart’s comments won’t result in fewer trips to the blue tent. If anything, the spotters will be watching him even more closely, in the event he’s trying to hide any/all indications that a concussion evaluation is needed
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Optimism That Malik Nabers Will Play in Week 1
Malik Nabers has a good chance of playing in Week 1 after participating in team drills
RB · NYG
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John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo leaving practice: Just working through the football shape part of it
Running back Cam Skattebo made an early exit from Friday’s practice, but Giants head coach John Harbaugh didn’t show much concern about his condition after the workout. Skattebo left practice after a collision with rookie linebacker Arvell Reese and reporters at the session said he remained on the sideline stretching out his left leg. Skattebo’s rookie season ended when he dislocated his right ankle and Friday’s issue doesn’t appear to be in the same ballpark. “It’s natural. I think he’s working through the football shape part of it,” Harbaugh said at a press conference. “You know, he’s coming off of rehab, so that’s what that was. It won’t be a serious injury at all.” Center John Michael Schmitz and defensive end Brian Burns also left practice. Harbaugh said Schmitz got his bell rung and will be evaluated while Burns is managing a minor ankle injury
RB · NYG
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John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo leaving practice: Just working through the football shape part of it
Running back Cam Skattebo made an early exit from Friday's practice, but Giants head coach John Harbaugh didn't show much concern about his condition after the workout
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Odell Beckham Jr. has Another Strong Day in Camp on Wednesday
Wednesday was another strong day at practice for New York Giants veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Beckham had four catches in team drills and made some tough grabs. He has taken advantage of the opportunities with both Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton sitting out with injuries early in training camp. Raanan adds that it's pretty important for OBJ to stand out, since he's on the roster bubble in camp and the preseason. The 33-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2014 by the Giants out of LSU didn't play at all in 2025 and looked washed up in 2023 and 2024 with the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins, respectively, catching a combined 44 passes on 82 targets for just 620 yards and three touchdowns in 23 games (six starts). He may have found a spark of energy in his return to the Big Apple, but even if Beckham makes the team's active roster going into Week 1, he's unlikely to have a big enough role on offense to warrant attention in the vast majority of fantasy leagues
RB · NYG
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Giants RB Cam Skattebo is cutting down on backflips. Here's why
Cam Skattebo to re-evaluate backflip celebrations
RB · NYG
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Cam Skattebo: I do dumb things sometimes, but I learn from it
Giants RB Cam Skattebo discussed his recent backflip incident with coach John Harbaugh, acknowledging his mistakes and commitment to learning from them to stay healthy after an ankle injury. While he might avoid future backflips, he didn't rule out celebrating touchdowns with them if he's scoring
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Which undrafted players will make the Giants’ 53-man roster?
A handful of undrafted players always excite New York Giants fans during the spring and summer, and a few generally make the 53-man roster. With rookies having already reported for training camp, let’s look at which undrafted players could emerge with roster spots. Zvada has a clear lead over Ben Sauls for the placekicking job entering training camp. Zvada made all 13 of his field-goal attempts during mandatory minicamp, the only times media saw him kick this spring. Veteran Jason Sanders was already released, and Ben Sauls had an inconsistent spring. In an NFL where field-goal attempts from beyond 50 yards, and even 60 yards, are becoming more commonplace, a young placekicker with the ability to make those types of kicks can be an asset. Zvada made 10 of 12 kicks from beyond 50 yards in college, including 7 of 7 in 2024, with a long of 56 yards. Does he have 60+ in game conditions in his arsenal? Maybe we will find out. If Sauls continues to struggle early in training camp, it will be interesting to see if the Giants bring in veteran competition for Zvada. Currently, Daniel Carlson and Brandon McManus are among the available veteran kickers. Mann is the only true long-snapper on the 90-man roster after the Giants released journeyman Zach Triner . The long-snapping job probably belongs to Mann until he gives the Giants reason to look elsewhere. Cam Skattebo , Tyrone Tracy, and fullback Patrick Ricard are locked into roster spots. Veteran Devin Singletary probably is, as well. Can Bankston, 23, show enough upside to take a practice squad spot away from Dante Miller , 27, or Eric Gray , 26? The Giants thought enough of Schernecke, a Division II right tackle who played at Kutztown, to give him $282,500 in guaranteed salary to sign with them. That is the equivalent of a full season’s practice squad salary. Schernecke worked mostly with the third team in the spring, though he did serve as second-team right tackle when Josh Ezeudu missed some time with an elbow injury. With players like Marcus Mbow , sixth-round pick J.C. Davis, and even Ezeudu appearing to be ahead of him on the depth chart, Schernecke is likely ticketed for the practice squad. Gray, 6-foot-7, 318 pounds, is a former Australian rubgy player who just took up football in 2025. Gray won’t make the 53-man roster. A practice squad spot with an exemption as part of the International Pathway Program seems like a likely outcome. Primarily a nose tackle, the 6-foot-5, 330-pound Barten seems to have a tall mountain to climb to make the roster. The Giants have D.J. Reader, sixth-round pick Bobby Jamison-Travis, and veteran Josh Tupou at nose tackle. Like Barten, the 6-5, 340-pound Barnes profiles as a nose tackle. Perhaps the two undrafted rookies are competing for one practice squad spot. In a profile of Barnes, Chris Pflum wrote : Barnes Jr. has the traits to be a real find and a UDFA gem if he can learn to finish his rushes. As it stands now, his disruption and ability to open holes for the Giants’ hyper-athletic linebackers could make Barnes Jr. a player to watch this summer
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NY Giants news: WR Malik Nabers avoids the PUP list
Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo are expected to be active for training camp, while Sam Roberts, Roy Robertson-Harris, and Thomas Fidone II are on the PUP list
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