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Cam Skattebo Vows to Keep Smash‑Mouth Running in Push to Be Ready for Week 1

Visible rehab milestones raise optimism as final participation depends on training camp progress and medical clearance.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo #44 running the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs, Image 2 shows Cam Skattebo (44) of the New York Giants running with a football during practice, Image 3 shows Giants running back Cam Skattebo speaking to the media as the Giants players were cleaning out their lockers at the New York Giants training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Overview

  • Skattebo told NFL Network's The Insiders on Wednesday that his 2025 ankle injury will not change his aggressive style and that he expects to be ready for Week 1.
  • The injury that ended his rookie season in Week 8 was a right-ankle dislocation with a fractured fibula and a ruptured deltoid ligament that required surgery and a conservative rehab plan.
  • He has hit visible rehab markers, including performing a backflip at Brian Burns' charity softball game and taking limited 11-on-11 reps during the Giants' mandatory minicamp.
  • Giants coaches, including John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, have expressed support but say full participation will be governed by training camp load management and formal medical sign-offs.
  • Skattebo broke out as a fourth‑round rookie with 617 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns, and if cleared he could play a lead role in Harbaugh's run-focused offense, changing the Giants' backfield dynamic.