This opens up an immediate competition for that spot in the short term, with next Sunday marking the final deadline for the 53-man roster. Depending on their head coach’s final decision, any of these three experienced running backs could find themselves with a different fate.

Although Skattebo’s rookie season has been marked by a serious injury, the new coaching staff has complete confidence in him. The only question remaining is who will ultimately serve as his primary backup if needed.

Will one of the Giants’ running backs be traded or cut?

The running back room in East Rutherford suddenly became crowded and, in a way, overloaded. The recent signing of Najee Harris raised questions about what would happen with both Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary.

The possibility of either of these two experienced players no longer wearing a Giants uniform in the near future remains very real, especially after Harris’ strong adjustment to the G-Men. It will be up to John Harbaugh to determine how he wants to structure his backfield for what promises to be a long and competitive season.

The benefits of choosing Harris, Singletary, or Tracy Jr.

In 2025, the Giants’ backfield delivered solid production: Tyrone Tracy Jr. led the ground attack with 740 rushing yards, 2 TDs and added 36 receptions for 288 yards and 2 receiving TDs, proving to be a dual-threat weapon. Meanwhile, Devin Singletary provided reliable veteran relief, putting up 437 rushing yards and 5 TDs along with 18 catches for 151 yards.

Adding to this backfield mix, Najee Harris recorded 15 carries for 61 yards and 3 receptions for 25 yards across 3 games with the Chargers in 2025 before a season-ending Achilles injury cut his campaign short. Despite this setback, the former Pittsburgh Steelers player quickly showcased his talent during the G-Men’s training camp and could emerge as Skattebo’s primary backup.

His return renewed attention to the physical style that defined his promising rookie season. SNY Giants shared a clip Monday on X featuring the former Arizona State standout discussing his running style and how he hopes to evolve it this season. Skattebo remains committed to his physical approach while looking to make more defenders miss in space.

“I like to run through people instead of around them. Hopefully, you’ll see more running around people this year,” Skattebo said. In Saturday’s preseason game against the Vikings, Skattebo worked with the first-team offense and carried four times for 19 yards.

What Skattebo aims to improve

The comment does not indicate that Skattebo intends to abandon the style that yielded solid results in his rookie season. Rather, it suggests he seeks to complement his power with greater agility, reducing unnecessary contact and creating more opportunities in open space.

This development could benefit NY Giants throughout John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach. Skattebo has shown that he can generate difficult yards and contribute as a receiver, but making defenders miss would add another dimension to New York’s backfield.

Harbaugh on Skattebo’s return

Afterward, Harbaugh was asked about the parts of Skattebo’s game that can get overshadowed by his reputation as a physical runner. “I don’t think he’s 100%. He would say he’s not,” Harbaugh said on Monday.

“But I got to see what you know about him already. I saw the foot quickness, the feel for the game, the explosiveness. It was good to watch him, good for me to see that.”

Skattebo’s comeback began after a brutal Oct. 26 ankle injury against the Philadelphia Eagles ended his rookie season. He suffered a dislocated right ankle and required surgery, wiping out the second half of a promising first NFL campaign.

Per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, Harbaugh was adamant that Skattebo’s injury is “nothing serious at all.” That’s a huge sigh of relief for the G-Men as Skattebo was one of the most productive players on offense.

Skattebo suffered a hard hit by top-draft-pick Arvell Reese. Per Duggan, Skattebo was favoring his hamstring. That makes sense, as Harbaugh said that Skattebo is still “working back into football shape.” Hence, high intensity could definitely give him muscular troubles.

Skattebo can be eased into action early in the season

The New York Giants have quite a lot of decent-to-good running backs on their roster, so Skattebo doesn’t have to take a huge workload as he goes back into football shape. This is the Giants RB depth chart and their 2025 stats:

• Cam Skattebo – 8 games: 101 carries, 410 yds, 5 TDs, 24 catches, 207 yds, 2 TDs
• Tyrone Tracy: 15 games: 176 carries, 740 yds, 2 TDs, 36 catches, 288 yds, 2 TDs
• Devin Singletary: 17 games: 119 carries, 437 yds, 5 TDs, 18 catches, 151 yds

Skattebo must be taken care of

Skattebo is not a contact avoider. He will put his head down and go straight into a collision course. He’s a crazy player. Hence, early in the season, a committee might be the best option as Skattebo gets stronger.

“I mean, so I’ve been doing backflips since I was like four years old,” he explained on The Fantasy Footballers from SiriusXM. “So it’s natural to me. I’m gonna address the elephant. I will not hurt myself before the season. . . .”

Skattebo also added: “So what happened was, I don’t know if you guys know WWE or not, those floors are bouncy. So when I took off, I was mid-air, like, ‘Holy cow, I’m not gonna land this, I’m way too high.’ Landed, but it had too much cushion. It wasn’t a stiff, firm ground. So that’s why I kinda like went back, safely landed, got back up, was good to go. So nothing came out from that. I’m perfectly fine. Nothing happened. We’re good.”

The unique personality of Cam Skattebo

Beyond the talent Skattebo displays on the gridiron, he also brings a very outspoken personality. According to the former Arizona State standout himself, it is something he has always carried with him, and even the people of New York can relate to it.

“I totally enjoy that part,” Skattebo said. “I think I less enjoy the ‘brain-dead kind of guy.’ But it is what it is. I mean, the New York people love it, so I’m just gonna keep being me. And if they wanna say I’m brain-dead and I don’t have no brain, then who cares? (Expletive), you know?”

Skattebo takes over the Giants’ backfield

While Cam Skattebo is still recovering from his injury, it is expected that John Harbaugh will have him as the primary rushing option once he is fully healthy. Behind him on the depth chart, the Giants have interesting names competing for the RB1 role.

• Tyrone Tracy Jr.
• Devin Singletary
• Eric Gray
• Dante Miller

Cam Skattebo injury update

In late October 2025, New York Giants fans watched Cam Skattebo’s rookie season come to an abrupt end after seeing him go down on the field in Philadelphia, with a serious injury to his right leg later confirmed.

During a recent appearance at Fanatics Fest, the player himself revealed that he feels “perfectly fine” with his ankle, and he is expected to be available to the coaching staff from day one.

“My reaction was — I haven’t talked to him yet, I’m going to talk to him I’m sure. My reaction was this: Dude, at least stick it. I mean, land the thing if you’re going to do it, you know?” the head coach said with a laugh in an interview with the Bleav in Giants podcast.

“That was my first reaction.” Harbaugh, however, remained confident about his recovery: “But Skat’s going to be ready to go. He’s been working super hard. He has really been training like crazy. And his mind is on camp. He’s healthy, he’s ready to roll, and I can’t wait to see him out there at practice.”

Skattebo is well known for his eccentric personality, which often pushes him to the limit. While many were concerned that this type of stunt could jeopardize his physical condition, Harbaugh chose to downplay the drama.

A look back at Cam Skattebo’s 2025 injury

During Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on October 26, 2025, New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a severe dislocated right ankle. The injury occurred during the second quarter of a 38–20 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field when he landed awkwardly following a pass attempt. Skattebo was carted off the field in an air cast and underwent successful surgery in Philadelphia that night.

Skattebo’s numbers before his injury

After arriving from Arizona State, Skattebo generated plenty of buzz among the G-Men as a promising weapon in the running game. Before suffering his serious injury, the running back recorded 5 touchdowns, 101 carries, 410 rushing yards, and averaged 4.1 yards per carry.

What’s next for the Giants?

The 2026 NFL training camps are drawing closer, and excitement is building in the Big Apple. John Harbaugh expects the Giants’ rookies to report on July 23, while the veterans are scheduled to arrive on July 28. Training camp will be held at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center/The Greenbrier.