Giants RB Cam Skattebo hospitalized with ankle injury

Cam Skattebo suffered serious injury against Eagles

Skattebo scored an 18-yard receiving touchdown early against the Eagles. Not long after, he suffered the injury and was carted off the field. Skattebo’s right ankle was in an air cast as he departed. The Giants quickly ruled him out for the remainder of the game.

A team announcement (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter) has since noted that Skattebo has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The 23-year-old’s initial diagnosis is a dislocated ankle. More clarity will emerge on his status after further testing, though.

If Skattebo does wind up missing significant time, it will mark an unwanted development for the team and the player. The fourth-rounder has emerged as a key figure for the Giants offense, especially since the decision was made to hand over starting quarterback duties to fellow rookie Jaxson Dart. Skattebo recorded at least 45 rushing yards each game since Week 2, entering Sunday, and he scored six touchdowns before Sunday’s early major injury. Being without him moving forward will deal a notable blow to New York’s ground game.

Of course, the Giants are already without top wideout Malik Nabers for the remainder of the campaign due to an ACL tear. His absence has hindered the team’s passing attack, creating an increased emphasis on production along the ground. Skattebo will be counted on to remain a notable contributor in that regard in the event he can return this season, but it remains to be seen if that will be the case.

In the meantime, New York will move forward with a backfield of Devin Singletary, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Eric Gray. Receiver has been named as a position to watch for the Giants ahead of the trade deadline, although a notable addition would come as a surprise given their record. Based on Skattebo’s prognosis, running back depth could also be targeted over the coming days.