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Cam Skattebo wrote, “My guys love tall boys,” on Instagram in response to his teammates showing him love after his injury.
This is a devastating blow to the Giants and to Skattebo, a fourth-round running back who captivated the NFL with his fearless, hard-charging style, which produced 617 total yards, seven touchdowns and plenty of hope for a beaten-down franchise.
Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome-looking ankle injury against the Eagles in Week 8. The Giants RB will miss the remainder of his rookie season.
Cam Skattebo's breakout rookie campaign has come to an early end.
Rookie Cam Skattebo, a former Arizona State standout, suffered a severe ankle injury Sunday that required hospitalization and eventual surgery.
In addition to Skattebo, the NFL also fined running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. $5,731 for "unnecessary roughness," alleging "use of the helmet" early in the first quarter. The play in question was a two-yard run on first-and-10 and, like Skattebo, did not result in a penalty on the field. For Tracy, it was his first fine of the season.
Dallas is also coming off a dominating win over Washington, 44-22. Dak Prescott passed for 264 yards and touchdowns with no turnovers. Running back Javonte Williams added 116 rushing yards with a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb had five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Cam Skattebo's promising NFL rookie season might have come to a premature end, but if you know his story, you know he will bounce back.