Jacob Camenker, USA TODAYMon, December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM UTC·2 min readThe New York Giants have been without running back Cam Skattebo since the fourth-round rookie suffered a gruesome-looking ankle injury in the team's Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Skattebo's injury occurred when he was trying to catch a pass from fellow rookie Jaxson Dart. Skattebo was met by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun from behind as the ball arrived. The running back's leg got caught under him as he was twisted to the ground.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd once Skattebo rolled onto his back, his right ankle was pointing the wrong direction.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is injured on a play against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo reacts after an injury in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo reacts after an injury on a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Medical staff attend to New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo after an injury on a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Jaxson Dart and Tyler Nubin of the New York Giants react after an injury to teammate Cam Skattebo during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Trainers attend to New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo who injured his leg during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is carted off the field with a leg injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Cam Skattebo of the New York Giants is carted off the field during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo reacts as he is carted off the field after an injury in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.1 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is injured on a play against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.1 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is injured on a play against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.2 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo reacts after an injury in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.3 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo reacts after an injury on a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.4 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
Medical staff attend to New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo after an injury on a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.5 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
Jaxson Dart and Tyler Nubin of the New York Giants react after an injury to teammate Cam Skattebo during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.6 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
Trainers attend to New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo who injured his leg during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.7 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is carted off the field with a leg injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.8 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
Cam Skattebo of the New York Giants is carted off the field during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.9 / 9Cam Skattebo, NY Giants RB, suffers severe ankle injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo reacts as he is carted off the field after an injury in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia.Skattebo was quickly tended to by the Giants' medical staff. The 23-year-old's injured right leg was placed into an air cast. He was then taken to the locker room before being taken to a local hospital and having emergency surgery to repair the injury.
Eventually, it was revealed Skattebo had suffered an open ankle dislocation on the play. Additionally, he suffered a fractured fibula and a ruptured deltoid ligament as a part of the injury.
How long will Skattebo be out as a result of those injuries? Here's what to know about his recovery timeline and when he could return to the field.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen will Cam Skattebo return?
Skattebo will not be returning to the field in 2025. He is expected to miss the rest of the season as he recovers from surgery to repair his dislocated ankle, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
The good news for the Giants? Skattebo is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 months after his ankle injury and surgery. That will allow the 23-year-old to return for the team's offseason program and put him on track to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
"If all is good and clean and the surgery went as well as everyone believes, he should be back with no issues for next year," Rapoport said on NFL Network the morning of Oct. 27. "It's a gruesome injury but the recovery is actually not as bad. We've seen several others with similar injuries come back and play the next year. Dak Prescott comes to mind. So, 2026 for Cam Skattebo."
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