Skattebo targets Week 1 return.
Recovering from leg, ankle injuries.
Boosts Giants' offensive outlook.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said Monday in New York City that he expects to be ready for Week 1 of the upcoming season. He is still working back from severe leg and ankle injuries sustained in October but believes he will reach game readiness for the opener against the Cowboys. The update offers a timely boost for a Giants roster planning for key pieces to return to the field for the new campaign.
Skattebo acknowledged he remains some distance from full strength, with rehabilitation ongoing and day-to-day progress determining each next step. He described the process as mentally demanding but said he is targeting clearance in time for the start of the regular season. His availability would add stability to the backfield as the Giants lay early foundations under a new staff.
The running back’s rookie year was one of the brighter notes of the 2025 season for the franchise, and his return timeline is closely watched as the team builds toward September. While no formal timetable has been set publicly by the club, Skattebo’s own expectation is that he will be available when the schedule opens.
Skattebo’s rehab and Week 1 goal
Player outlines timeline from October injury
The October setback involved significant damage to his leg and ankle, and the focus in recent weeks has been regaining strength, mobility, and confidence in cutting and acceleration. Skattebo said the mental side of trusting the injured area has been the hardest part of the process, but he reiterated that he anticipates being ready for the first game.
Coaches and medical staff will ultimately guide the final clearance, yet Monday’s update aligns with the broader plan to reintegrate contributors in time for the season. For a team that struggled for consistent offensive rhythm last year, having a healthier backfield option early could help steady game plans.
Giants’ outlook with key returns
Nabers’ ACL recovery and offensive depth
The Giants are also monitoring wide receiver Malik Nabers’ comeback from a torn ACL. Getting both players back near peak effectiveness would widen personnel options and give the offense greater balance in the passing and running games.
The organization enters John Harbaugh’s first season on the sideline aiming to re-establish a more reliable identity on offense. Skattebo’s progress, combined with Nabers’ recovery, shapes much of the early-season outlook as the staff evaluates roles and snap distribution.
Attention now turns to summer work and medical checkpoints that precede roster decisions ahead of the opener against Dallas. If Skattebo’s rehab continues on its current track, his return in Week 1 would mark a meaningful early lift for the Giants.