New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said on Monday that he will be “ready to go” for Week 1 after suffering a broken right fibula and dislocated right ankle last season.
Appearing at a team town hall event in New York City, the 24-year-old updated his status with fans in attendance at the Beacon Theatre.
“Obviously there’s ups and downs in the injury process and coming back and rehabbing, but the mental battle has been the hardest part: making sure that I trust it fully,” Skattebo said. “I’m a little ways out. Not too far, but I’ll be ready to go. Week 1, I’ll be ready to go.”
The Giants kick off the 2026 season with a Sunday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Skattebo, a fourth-round draft pick in 2025 out of Arizona State, quickly became a favorite among Giants fans for his aggressive running style and personality on and off the field. His rookie season ended prematurely, however, after needing season-ending surgery following the Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Despite being an impactful player during his short time on the field last season, Skattebo, who rushed for 410 yards and five touchdowns, is eyeing big production when he returns to the Giants’ backfield.
“I do not consider that successful for me,” Skattebo said. “I had 400 yards on 100 carries. When I play 17-plus games this year, it’s going to be 300 carries for over 2,000 yards.”