Cam Skattebo takes first big step after catastrophic injury as Giants camp looms

Nypost · Jun 08, 2026 · 523 words · By Paul Schwartz

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The most promising indication yet that running back Cam Skattebo could be ready to go for Giants training camp this summer was seen during Monday’s first day of the mandatory minicamp.

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What happened

The most promising indication yet that running back Cam Skattebo could be ready to go for Giants training camp this summer was seen during Monday’s first day of the mandatory minicamp.

Why it matters

Skattebo participated in individual drills, taking handoffs, running routes and catching passes.

Common ground

This was another step forward for Skattebo, who suffered a hard-to-watch injury October 26 in a loss to the Eagles.

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Claim 1: “Jaxson Dart [is a] 2026 draft classmate [of Skattebo].”

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Multiple sources (YouTube, TikTok, and web articles) refer to Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo as offensive rookies for the Giants, confirming they are in the same draft class.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Giants' 101st in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth under general manager Joe Schoen, their final under the ownership tandem of John Mara and Steve Tisch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Giants_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cameron Skattebo ( SKAT-ə-boo; born February 5, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam_Skattebo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jaxson Chase Dart (born May 13, 2003) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaxson_Dart

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Claim 2: “He rushed for 410 yards and five touchdowns”

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Both Newsweek and DAZN News explicitly state that Skattebo rushed for 410 yards and five touchdowns during his rookie season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by sixth-year …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming as a member Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach…
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Claim 3: “He suffered an open dislocation to his right ankle and needed emergency surgery that night in Philadelphia to repair the dislocation, tibia fracture and ruptured deltoid ligament.”

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A web search result explicitly details the injury as a tibia fracture, ruptured deltoid ligament, and right ankle dislocation suffered in October, which aligns with the claim's specifics.

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Claim 4: “Former Giants linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor walked out to the field with co-owner Chris Mara”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references to confirm the presence of Lawrence Taylor and Chris Mara at the practice.

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Claim 5: “McDermott compiled a record of 98-50 and made the playoffs eight times in nine years before he was fired after the Bills lost to the Broncos in the AFC divisional round.”

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Claim 6: “Co-owner John Mara, battling cancer, also watched from the field.”

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Claim 7: “Another Hall of Fame linebacker, Harry Carson, also attended practice”

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Claim 8: “John Harbaugh [is the] head coach”

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Five independent cross-references from the NY Post confirm that John Harbaugh was hired as the head coach of the New York Giants.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — head coach John Harbaugh is reporting directly to ownership
https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/giants-hire-john-richte…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Giants hired John Harbaugh to take over as head coach
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/betting/giants-vs-cowboys-week…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the Giants made the game-changing decision to hire John Harbaugh as the team’s next head coach
https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/sports/joe-schoen-cements-role…

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Claim 9: “The kicking derby on a breezy afternoon was won by rookie Dominic Zvada, who went 8-for-8 on field goals.”

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Claim 10: “Dart connected on a deep pass to rookie Malachi Fields”

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Claim 11: “That injury ended Skattebo’s rookie season after only 10 games.”

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Multiple sources confirm the injury was season-ending. While one source mentions 8 games and others imply a rookie campaign end, the general fact that the injury ended his season is corroborated.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
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Claim 12: “The Giants have maintained that Skattebo will be ready for camp at the end of July.”

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A web search result explicitly mentions John Harbaugh confirming Skattebo will be 'ready to go' for training camp, and another source notes the promising indication he could be ready for camp this summer.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Con…
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Claim 13: “Edge rusher Abdul Carter limped off the field and into the field house with his left sock and football shoe off after an incident during practice.”

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Two independent web sources report that Abdul Carter limped off the field with his left shoe and sock off after being banged up during practice.

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web search NEUTRAL — “Development: Giants edge Abdul Carter had his entire left shoe and sock off, and he’s being examined by trainers. He is limping VERY gingerly off to the side. I didn’t see it happen, but Carter got b…
https://gridironheroics.com/case-of-hurt-feelings-new-york-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — Abdul Jabar Carter is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League.Carter was accused of forcefully pulling the driver from his truck, throwing …
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web search NEUTRAL — “Giants edge Abdul Carter had his entire left shoe and sock off, and he’s being examined by trainers. He is limping VERY gingerly off to the side. I didn’t see it happen, but Carter got banged up duri…
https://atozsports.com/nfl/new-york-giants-news/abdul-carter…

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Claim 14: “McDermott will also attend Tuesday’s practice.”

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Claim 15: “Dart tossed a floater down the field intended for Darnell Mooney that was intercepted by CB Paulson Adebo.”

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Claim 16: “General manager Joe Schoen accompanied former Bills head coach Sean McDermott to the field.”

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Claim 17: “Skattebo participated in individual drills, taking handoffs, running routes and catching passes [during Monday’s first day of the mandatory minicamp].”

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Two independent web sources (NY Post and Big Blue View) confirm that Skattebo participated in individual drills, taking handoffs, running routes, and catching passes during the Monday minicamp.

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web search NEUTRAL — Skattebo participated in individual drills, taking handoffs, running routes and catching passes.Cam Skattebo (44) tosses a ball during camp at their facility, Monday, June 8, 2026, in East Rutherford,…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/sports/cam-skattebo-takes-firs…

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web search NEUTRAL — Skattebo participated in individual drills, taking handoffs, running routes and catching passes.The passing attack didn’t exactly light up the defense during Monday’s practice. By Ed Valentine. New Yo…
https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/163541/gian…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cameron Skattebo is an American professional football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football for the Sacramento State Hornets and Arizona Stat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam_Skattebo

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Claim 18: “he suffered a hard-to-watch injury October 26 in a loss to the Eagles.”

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Multiple web sources confirm Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome ankle injury on October 26, 2025, in a game against the Eagles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Philadelphia Eagles' 93rd in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under head coach Nick Sirianni. The Eagles entered the season as the defending Super Bowl champi…
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Claim 19: “Ben Sauls was 4-for-8.”

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