Giants running back Cam Skattebo is still day to day with a hamstring injury, and that means we could see newly acquired Gregory Desrosiers making his NFL debut this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Skattebo sat out Wednesday’s practice, casting a shadow over his availability for a crucial division game.
RB Depth Gets a Real Test
Skattebo, who felt a twinge in his hamstring at the end of a big 42-yard run during the Giants’ Week 7 victory over the Houston Texans, is definitely on the watch list. While he did work with a trainer on Wednesday, head coach John Harbaugh was noncommittal, simply saying “we’ll see” when asked if Skattebo would play. This injury comes after Tyrone Tracy also went down with a hamstring issue in that same Week 7 game, severe enough to land him on injured reserve for at least four weeks. If Skattebo can’t go, Devin Singletary is penciled in to start, with Desrosiers stepping up as the primary backup. That is a quick jump for a guy who just got here! Plus, the Giants also have Phil Mafah and Eric Gray on the practice squad if things get really wild.
Other Key Giants Banged Up
It isn’t just the running backs dealing with issues. Edge defender Abdul Carter is still sidelined by an illness, though Coach Harbaugh sounded more optimistic about him, stating Carter “should be fine” by Sunday. The Giants’ Wednesday injury report also listed several players with limited participation: tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), outside linebacker Malik Harrison (groin), cornerback Colton Hood (illness), wide receiver Charlie Jones (hand), and tackle Andrew Thomas (groin). On the brighter side, tight end Theo Johnson (neck), offensive lineman Marcus Mbow (knee), and defensive lineman DJ Reader (knee) all had full participation in practice.
The Giants are gearing up for Sunday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the running back situation is definitely one to watch. Will Skattebo suit up, or will we get to witness Desrosiers’ first taste of NFL action? Get ready.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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