Cam Skattebo Out After Zach Baun Tackle

New York Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome dislocated right ankle in the second quarter of Week 8 at Philadelphia after being rolled up on during a pass play; he was carted off with an air cast and taken to a local hospital. The tackle was made by Eagles linebacker Zach Baun and has drawn outrage online as many described it as a hip‑drop type hit, reigniting debate over enforcement of the NFL's 2024 hip‑drop ban; FOX declined to show replays because of the injury's graphic nature. Giants officials and multiple outlets said Skattebo is slated for surgery Sunday night and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Skattebo had emerged as a breakout fourth‑round rookie, entering Week 8 with 398 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns and 189 receiving yards, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is expected to resume starting duties in the backfield. Teammates, including QB Jaxson Dart, were visibly shaken, while sports physician David Chao said that with surgery and a smooth recovery Skattebo could potentially return strongly next season.