Giants Rookie RB Skattebo Wears Family Number 44 Amid Jersey Retirement

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo chose to wear jersey number 44 as a tribute to his family, specifically his brother who wore the same number in high school. Although Skattebo originally wanted to wear number 4, it is retired by the Giants in honor of Tuffy Leemans. Skattebo explained in an interview with Kay Adams that the number 44 represents a generational family connection, with "one 4 for me and one 4 for him." The Giants selected Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he has quickly become a fan favorite due to his physical running style. Skattebo is particularly excited about facing the San Francisco 49ers and their star running back Christian McCaffrey, viewing that matchup as a highlight of his rookie season. As the Giants prepare for the 2025 season, Skattebo aims to establish himself as a key offensive player, competing for playing time against veterans and other running backs on the roster.