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Giants' Cam Skattebo and teammates suffer injuries at training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Giants' Cam Skattebo and teammates suffer injuries at training camp

Summary

At training camp in West Virginia on August 7, the New York Giants experienced injury scares as several players were hurt during live scrimmages. Second-year running back Cam Skattebo went down after a collision but reportedly avoided serious harm. Center John Michael Schmitz also exited practice after a hard hit, while edge rusher Brian Burns was banged up but able to continue. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed after practice that all three players should be fine and are expected to return to training. The incident highlights the challenges players face in preparing for the season ahead.

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Status Watch

•Cam Skattebo injured during practice scrimmage in West Virginia.
•John Michael Schmitz and Brian Burns also left practice with injuries.
•No serious injuries reported for any players, confirms head coach John Harbaugh.
•Skattebo needs reps to prepare fully for Week 1 after missing half of last season.

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Get Cam Skattebo Injury Scare at Training Camp

What they're saying

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The New York Giants faced a bit of a scare at Friday’s training camp practice when several players got banged up during live scrimmages and drills, including second-year running back Cam Skattebo.ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, who is in attendance at camp in West Virginia, shared details on Skattebo, center John Michael Schmitz, and edge Brian Burns.“RB […] The post Giants Get Cam Skattebo Injury Scare at Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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