New York Giants Rookie Suffers a Devastating Injury That Could End His Career After Loss to the Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 26, 2025) — A heartbreaking moment unfolded at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday night, as New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered what appears to be a season-ending injury during his team’s 20–38 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Skattebo attempted to haul in a short pass from quarterback Jaxson Dart. As he was tackled by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, Skattebo’s right leg got caught awkwardly under his body, bending in a gruesome fashion. Trainers rushed to the field immediately as players from both sides kneeled in concern.

Skattebo was eventually carted off the field with his right ankle secured in an air cast, and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. According to the New York Giants medical staff, the 23-year-old rookie has suffered a dislocated right ankle, and multiple reports have suggested the possibility of a career-threatening injury.

Before exiting the game, Skattebo had recorded one touchdown — an impressive 18-yard catch — along with 12 rushing yards on 3 carries. His early-season performance had made him one of the league’s standout rookies, tallying 398 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, and 189 receiving yards over the first seven games.

💬 Reactions on the Field

The stadium fell silent as medical staff attended to Skattebo. Quarterback Jaxson Dart looked visibly shaken, while several Eagles defenders, including Zack Baun himself, approached to offer words of concern. Fans in Philadelphia rose to their feet in respectful applause as Skattebo was taken off the field.

Former NFL star Michael Irvin shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), posting:

“PRAYERS for @camskattebo5 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”

🦅 Coach Nick Sirianni Speaks Out

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the incident in his post-game press conference, expressing deep sympathy for the young player:

“You never want to see something like that happen — not to anyone. I’ve got a lot of respect for that kid. He runs hard, plays the game the right way. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the Giants organization tonight.”

When asked about the controversial tackle by Zack Baun, Sirianni replied:

“I didn’t see any intent to injure there. Zack plays physical — that’s his style — but always within the rules. The league will review it, and we’ll respect whatever decision comes out of that.”

🚨WARNING GRAPHIC🚨

NEW VIDEO SHOWS #GIANTS ROOKIE STAR RB CAM SKATTEBO’S ANKLE GOING THE COMPLETE WRONG WAY.

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THIS IS REALLY HORRIFIC TO WATCH.

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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 26, 2025

⚠️ The Aftermath for the Giants

The Giants, already without star receiver Malik Nabers due to a torn ACL, now face another major setback. With Skattebo sidelined, Tyrone Tracy Jr. is expected to step into the RB1 role, while veteran Devin Singletary will back him up.

Analysts across ESPN and NFL.com described the loss as “a crushing blow to the Giants’ already fragile offense,” with some speculating the team may explore free-agent running backs before Week 9.

🚨WARNING GRAPHIC🚨

NEW VIDEO SHOWS #GIANTS ROOKIE STAR RB CAM SKATTEBO’S ANKLE GOING THE COMPLETE WRONG WAY.

😳😳😳

THIS IS REALLY HORRIFIC TO WATCH.

pic.twitter.com/Ui5QZbnajk

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 26, 2025

🙏 Uncertain Future

As of Monday morning, the Giants have not released an official recovery timeline for Skattebo. However, sources close to the team indicate that surgery may be required, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season — and possibly longer.

For now, the NFL community continues to rally behind him.
Cam Skattebo’s journey may be on pause, but his spirit and talent have already made a mark on the league.