Cam Skattebo news
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The gist
Giants RB Cam Skattebo says he is ready for a major workload in 2026 after a.
His health and hold on the starting job are the questions as Week 1.
Background
Skattebo, a second-year New York Giants running back, had his 2025 rookie season cut short after eight games by a dislocated ankle, fractured fibula and ruptured deltoid ligament. He has since been a major offseason topic of conversation, including after he fell while attempting a backflip at an event. He now says he is ready for a significant workload in 2026, though he faces competition in the backfield.
How it unfolded
- 2025 seasonSkattebo's rookie year ends after eight games with a dislocated ankle, fractured fibula and ruptured deltoid ligament suffered in a 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
- recentlySkattebo falls while attempting a backflip at an event, which becomes a major offseason topic of conversation.
- Sep 7, 2026Skattebo says he is ready for a significant workload in 2026.
- Sep 9, 2026The Farmer's Dog names the NFL's first-ever official pet food partner, launching with a campaign starring Skattebo and his rescue dog Duke.
- Sep 10, 2026A former NFL agent says Skattebo's margin for error is shrinking; ESPN reports he has potential to receive the 'Jonas blessing.'
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A former NFL agent believes Skattebo's margin for error is shrinking, noting he must keep himself in check more often.
- Caution
- One outlet says Skattebo is the lead back but not a permanent fixture, and that Tracy and Harris will get plenty of touches.
- Fantasy
- CBS ranks Skattebo as a starter but flags added risk, saying he could be in a timeshare and might lose goal-line chances.
Still unverified
The exact nature and severity of Skattebo's offseason backflip fall, and whether it affected his recovery, are not detailed in the material. Reports of his 'shrinking margin for error' and 'danger' are single-source opinions, not confirmed team statements.