Giants running back Cam Skattebo doubtful for Week 9 with hamstring injury
The gist
Giants running back Cam Skattebo is doubtful for Week 9 against the Eagles after missing all three practices.
His absence would thin a backfield already missing Tyrone Tracy Jr.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Skattebo suffered a hamstring injury on his final carry, a 42-yard run in overtime, in the Giants' Week 7 game against the Houston Texans; he pulled up lame and ceded the final snap, which became a game-winning 30-yard Devin Singletary touchdown run.
- Oct 26, 2026NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported that all indications were Skattebo should be OK, especially with the team on a bye.
- Oct 27, 2026The Giants signed running back Gregory Desrosiers from the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad and placed running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. on reserve/injured.
Key terms
- Week 9
- A game played during the NFL's regular season, the 272-game schedule before the playoffs.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia