Giants' Cam Skattebo Suffers Open Ankle Fracture; Recovery Uncertain

Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a compound (open) dislocation of his right ankle with a fractured fibula, ruptured deltoid and additional ligament damage in Week 8 against the Eagles and was taken to a Philadelphia hospital for near‑immediate surgery. Reports say the open fracture carried an infection risk and required prompt surgical wound closure; surgery was successful, Skattebo was discharged the next day and placed on injured reserve, ending his 2025 season. The Giants estimate roughly a six‑month recovery and hope he’ll be ready for offseason programs and OTAs, but medical experts and team doctors note a long rehabilitation (no weight‑bearing for about six weeks and months before jogging or heavy lifting), so the timeline is uncertain. The loss is a major blow to a struggling Giants offense already missing WR Malik Nabers; teammates and coaches, including QB Jaxson Dart, expressed how devastated they were while Skattebo posted an encouraging message. Team doctors remain cautiously optimistic about a return but warn the open nature and severity of the injury could complicate recovery.