New York Giants operating again Cam Skattebo left Sunday’s sport in opposition to Philadelphia with a critical ankle harm that might value him the remainder of his rookie season.
Skattebo wanted to be pushed off the sector after taking a tough hit within the second quarter, taking place in a heap and smacking his helmet in ache.
Skattebo’s foot gave the impression to be twisted as each Giants and Eagles gamers huddled across the breakout rookie, shielding him till he could possibly be helped off the sector.
The 23-year-old, a fourth-round pick of Arizona State within the 2025 draft, already had an air forged on his decrease proper leg when he was pushed off the sector however raised his proper arm in appreciation of the ovation from the Eagles crowd.
He had three dashing touchdowns in opposition to the Eagles earlier this month and had already caught an 18-yard landing go from Jaxson Dart in Sunday’s sport.
Giants gamers had been distraught on the ugly sight of Skattebo’s ankle bent the opposite means and plenty of turned away from the scene, with Dart turning away and shouting profanities earlier than he took a knee and buried his head in his hand.
Skattebo scored a landing earlier in the course of the sport and had scored 5 for the Giants this season
The Giants entered Sunday simply 2-5 however Dart and Skattebo’s play had infused the group with wanted optimism.
Skattebo ran for 3 touchdowns, Dart had one dashing and one other passing and the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17 earlier this month.
After the primary quarter the Giants and Eagles had been tied at 7-7 however the latter pulled away within the second quarter earlier than taking a 38-20 win.
