Skattebo Out After Ankle Injury; Surgery Successful

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a dislocated right ankle in the second quarter of Week 8 at Philadelphia after being rolled up on during a pass play that was made by Eagles linebacker Zach Baun and drew online outrage amid debate over enforcement of the NFL’s hip-drop ban. He was carted off and underwent surgery at a Philadelphia-area hospital; the Giants said the procedure went well, he has been discharged and will begin rehab but is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Skattebo had emerged as a breakout rookie with 410 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns, plus 207 receiving yards and two receiving TDs before the injury. The Giants plan to lean on Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary while exploring depth moves. Teammates and coaches were visibly shaken — quarterback Jaxson Dart appeared distraught — Skattebo posted on X thanking hospital staff and supporters, and Eagles chief of security Dom DiSandro delivered pizza and cheesesteaks to him in the hospital.