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Giants' Cam Skattebo returns from injury as preseason continues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Giants' Cam Skattebo returns from injury as preseason continues

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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