Cam Skattebo, once the starting running back for the New York Giants to kick off the season, has seen his role with the team completely crater. It’s not a question of how much work he’s getting anymore, but if he’s getting any at all during game day. This is brutal news for a guy who started the season as a key part of the offense.
The Fumble That Cost Everything
Things started going sideways for Skattebo after the Giants’ Week 5 tie to the Washington Commanders. Skattebo had a fumble in overtime, and yeah, it totally cost the Giants the win. That’s a tough blow to anyone’s stock, right? Head Coach John Harbaugh clearly thought so, because he controversially benched Skattebo in Week 6. Against that leaky New Orleans Saints defense, Skattebo barely played and didn’t even get a single touch. Ouch. You knew then that his spot was shaky, but honestly, it has gotten way, way worse for Week 7.
The Backfield Is a Whole New Ballgame
ESPN’s Dan Graziano just dropped a report that basically confirms Skattebo is way down the depth chart. Graziano revealed the Giants are either looking to add another running back to bolster the depth chart or they’re handing the reins over to Tyrone Tracy Jr. going forward. He even wrote, “They’d also love to alter things at running back, apparently. The new coaching staff has clearly soured on Cam Skattebo, the Giants just released Najee Harris, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see them add someone from the outside or give Tyrone Tracy Jr. a bigger chance.” It’s not just a one-week benching, either. The Giants also made a change at quarterback, rolling with J.J. McCarthy for Week 7. It sounds like a healthy scratch for Skattebo is a very real possibility. This isn’t how anyone expected his season to go, especially after how he started.
So, for Week 7 against the Houston Texans, it looks like Tracy, Devin Singletary, and possibly a new face are going to be factoring into that backfield. Skattebo is no longer a key part of the offense, unlike last season or even the beginning of this one. It’s going to be wild to see how this RB situation plays out.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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