Cam Skattebo’s promising rookie season may have come to a halt on Sunday in Philadelphia.
The New York Giants rookie running back suffered a dislocated ankle injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles that required an air cast and for him to be carted off the field. Skattebo was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Skattebo’s injury occurred with the Eagles leading 14-7 when Jaxson Dart threw a pass in his direction that was deflected and fell incomplete. As he jostled for position to make a catch, Skattebo landed on the ground awkwardly and was in immediate pain.
Cam Skattebo was carted off the field with his right leg in an air cast. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Giants players seemingly knew the severity of Skattebo’s injury immediately. Players from both teams showed concern for Skattebo and were gathered on the field. He raised his right arm in appreciation of the ovation from the Eagles crowd.
In the final minute of the first half, Skattebo was ruled out of the game with an ankle injury.
Giants players were distraught at the gruesome sight of Skattebo’s ankle bent the other way and many turned away from the scene. Dart turned away and barked profanities before he took a knee and buried his head in his hand.
“Jaxson Dart, who has such a tight bond [with Skattebo], was consoled by quite a lot of completely different gamers,” FOX’s Tom Rinaldi reported on the published. “Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston got here as much as him and you might see guys say, ‘I understand how shut you guys are, however now you’ve bought to steer this offense.'”
Previous to the harm, Skattebo had three carries for 12 yards to go together with an 18-yard reception that went for a landing to tie the sport on the time at 7-7.
Skattebo took over within the Giants’ backfield again in Week 2 and has thrived since then with 96 carries for 401 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and 5 dashing touchdowns. Within the passing sport, he has 21 receptions for 177 yards and one other landing earlier than Sunday’s sport.
The Giants entered Sunday simply 2-5 however Dart and Skattebo’s play had infused the group with wanted optimism. Skattebo ran for 3 touchdowns, Dart had one dashing and one other passing and the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17 earlier this month.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. took Skattebo’s spot within the backfield following the harm.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
