Cam Skattebo targets larger workload for Giants entering 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo enters the 2026 season stating he is prepared for a significant increase in his workload. Skattebo’s rookie campaign ended after eight games due to multiple injuries, including a dislocated ankle, a fractured fibula, and a ruptured deltoid ligament sustained during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. During his first year, he averaged 12.6 carries per game and totaled 410 yards with five touchdowns. The running back noted that conversations with head coach John Harbaugh regarding a potential role of 20-plus carries per game have provided confidence in his return to the field. He is slated for increased involvement beginning with the team's upcoming Sunday Night Football appearance. Despite questions surrounding his health following an offseason ankle injury, Skattebo stated he is physically ready for the start of the season.
- •Cam Skattebo missed the majority of his rookie season due to a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle.
- •He recorded 410 rushing yards and five touchdowns over eight games during his debut year.
- •The Giants are expected to increase his volume to more than 20 carries per game.
- •Skattebo is set to feature prominently in the team's Sunday Night Football contest.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Skattebo says he's ready for major workload with Giants in 2026
"Cam Skattebo is coming off a brutal injury that ended his rookie campaign, but he's ready to shoulder a major load in 2026.
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