Giants' Cam Skattebo confident in training camp return

Running back expects to be 100% in about a month after gruesome ankle injury

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:28am

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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is confident he will be fully recovered from a Week 8 ankle injury in time for training camp. Skattebo, who had a breakout rookie season before the injury, expects to be 100% in about a month and is excited to rejoin the team's physical, downhill running attack under new head coach John Harbaugh.

Why it matters

Skattebo's return is a critical piece for the Giants' offense, which found its identity through his "run through your face" running style last season. His recovery timeline puts him on track to be ready for training camp, which is key as the team transitions to Harbaugh's Ravens-style scheme.

The details

Skattebo, a 24-year-old running back from Arizona State, suffered a gruesome ankle injury in Week 8 of his rookie season that cut his year short. In a recent interview, he said he's back on the grass but not quite at full throttle yet, joking that he can only outrun "a baby hippo" at 75% speed. However, Skattebo expects to be 100% recovered in about a month, well ahead of the Giants' training camp. Before his injury, Skattebo had a breakout performance against the Eagles in Week 6, rushing for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns on 19 carries.

  • Skattebo suffered the ankle injury in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.
  • Skattebo expects to be 100% recovered in about a month.
  • The Giants' OTAs are coming up in about a month.

The players

Cam Skattebo

A 24-year-old running back for the New York Giants who had a breakout rookie season before suffering a gruesome ankle injury in Week 8.

Jaxson Dart

The Giants' rookie quarterback who has bonded with Skattebo over their "run through your face" mentality.

John Harbaugh

The new head coach of the New York Giants, who is bringing a physical, Ravens-style scheme to the team.

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What they’re saying

“Not very fast, I'll tell you that. I can get away from like a baby hippo maybe, but that's about it.”

— Cam Skattebo, Giants running back

“It's not an option for us. If it's fourth-and-1 and we got to dive... or run through someone's face, that's what we do. The kid's a dog.”

— Cam Skattebo, Giants running back

What’s next

Skattebo expects to be 100% recovered and ready to participate in the Giants' OTAs in about a month.

The takeaway

Skattebo's return from injury is a critical piece for the Giants' offense as they transition to a more physical, downhill running attack under new head coach John Harbaugh. His "run through your face" mentality has bonded him with rookie QB Jaxson Dart, and his recovery timeline puts him on track to be fully ready for training camp.