Cam Skattebo’s promising rookie season may have come to a halt on Sunday in Philadelphia.
The New York Giants rookie running back suffered an apparent lower right leg 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’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.
The injury took “all the air out” of New York’s sideline, FOX Sports’ Tom Rinaldi reported. Dart was also clearly distressed by the injury.
“Jaxson Dart, who has such a tight bond [with Skattebo], was consoled by a lot of different players,” Rinaldi said on the broadcast. “Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston came up to him and you could see guys say, ‘I know how close you guys are, but now you’ve got to lead this offense.'”
Prior to the injury, Skattebo had three carries for 12 yards to go with an 18-yard reception that went for a touchdown to tie the game at the time at 7-7.
Skattebo took over in the Giants’ backfield back in Week 2 and has thrived since then with 96 carries for 401 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, he has 21 receptions for 177 yards and another touchdown before Sunday’s game.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. took Skattebo’s spot in the backfield following the injury.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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