Giants' Cam Skattebo returns from injury as preseason continues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed running back Cam Skattebo is not fully recovered from his ankle injury despite returning to action during a 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on August 17. Skattebo played for the first time since suffering a dislocated right ankle last October, carrying the ball four times for 19 yards. Harbaugh noted Skattebo showed signs of explosiveness but is not yet at 100%. The Giants are focused on continuing Skattebo's recovery as they prepare for the regular season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13.
- •Skattebo returned to action after an ankle injury last October.
- •He carried four times for 19 yards in his return game.
- •Harbaugh says Skattebo is not yet at 100% capacity.
- •The Giants lost 13-10 to the Vikings in preseason action.
- •New York opens the regular season against the Cowboys on September 13.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Giants HC John Harbaugh gives honest Cam Skattebo fitness assessment after viral preseason footage
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Cam Skattebo impresses coach despite not being 100%
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Don’t Think He’s 100%’ — Giants HC John Harbaugh Makes Feelings Clear on Cam Skattebo’s Injury After Preseason Week 1
"Cam Skattebo finally returned to game action last Saturday, but New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh made clear that the running back’s recovery is not completely finished. Skattebo played in New York’s 13-10 preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings, his first game since suffering a serious right ankle injury last October.
"New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has provided a fitness update on running back Cam Skattebo. Skattebo was enjoying an impressive rookie season until he suffered a broken ankle against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8.
"John Harbaugh praised running back Cam Skattebo’s skills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:15 AMGiants HC John Harbaugh gives honest Cam Skattebo fitness assessment after viral preseason footage
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has provided a fitness update on running back Cam Skattebo. Skattebo was enjoying an impressive rookie season until he suffered a broken ankle against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:34 AMGiants’ Cam Skattebo impresses coach despite not being 100%
John Harbaugh praised running back Cam Skattebo’s skills.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:06 PM‘I Don’t Think He’s 100%’ — Giants HC John Harbaugh Makes Feelings Clear on Cam Skattebo’s Injury After Preseason Week 1
Cam Skattebo finally returned to game action last Saturday, but New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh made clear that the running back’s recovery is not completely finished. Skattebo played in New York’s 13-10 preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings, his first game since suffering a serious right ankle injury last October.
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