Giants running back Cam Skattebo faces reduced role after four fumbles
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The gist
Giants running back Cam Skattebo has fumbled four times in five games and faces a smaller role.
Najee Harris is expected to take more carries for the NFC East leaders.
Background
Cam Skattebo is a New York Giants running back and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Ball security has become an issue for the Giants after they fumbled away their chances in Washington, and Skattebo has been in the team's doghouse after fumbling four times in five games. The Giants, who lead the NFC East with a 3-1-1 record, host the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in Week 6.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026Skattebo described the moment after his late-game fumble, saying opposing players scream that you sold the game, and called the Commanders' disaster "a sigh of relief."
- Oct 16, 2026A Giants coach put Skattebo on notice before Week 6, saying "It's just unacceptable."
- Oct 17, 2026Giants head coach John Harbaugh sent a clear warning to Skattebo before Week 6.
- Oct 18, 2026ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported the expectation is a change to the Giants' running back rotation, with Najee Harris likely to have a larger role and Skattebo downgraded but still in the mix. Skattebo had a roughly even split of reps with Harris in practice and could see fewer snaps and touches.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- A Giants coach called Skattebo's fumbling "just unacceptable," and head coach John Harbaugh sent a clear warning before Week 6.
- Analysts
- ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported that sources expect the running back rotation to change, with Najee Harris taking a larger role and Skattebo downgraded but still part of the mix.
- Player
- Skattebo said the aftermath of a late-game fumble, with opponents telling him he sold the game, "sucks."