Giants appear to be sending clear message to Cam Skattebo with demotion

When it was reported that New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh was demoting running back Cam Skattebo from his starting role, many still expected the promising second-year man to be partially involved in the Giants game plan.

They could not have expected how things played out Sunday in New York's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Cam Skattebo finished the game with zero touches

Skattebo was expected to see a decrease in production on Sunday due to having four fumbles through just five games this season. A decrease in production may not even be the correct term for how Skattebo's role disappeared on Sunday.

Not only was Skattebo removed from his role as the starter, but he was practically removed from the game plan entirely. Skattebo finished Sunday's game without a carry or a reception, the first time that's happened in his career.

New York had six different players with at least one carry on Sunday and Skattebo was not one of those. It was a shocking development for Skattebo, who, despite fumble issues, has racked up nearly 400 total yards and a touchdown in five games.