When Will Cam Skattebo Return?
Cam Skattebo is not expected to return to the field in the 2025 NFL season, but current reports and medical expectations suggest he should be ready to go for Week 1 of the 2026 season if rehab stays on track. Skattebo suffered an open ankle dislocation with a fractured fibula and ruptured deltoid ligament in the Giants’ Week 8 game. This combination made a 2025 return basically impossible and required immediate surgery plus a long rehab block.
Most reports put his recovery window in the four‑to‑six‑month range after surgery, which lines up with him being available for offseason work and then fully cleared by the start of the 2026 season. A 4–6 month timeline sounds optimistic when you watch the injury back. Still, similar cases (including some high‑profile QBs) have come back strong the following year, and medical staff have consistently framed his prognosis as “positive” rather than career‑threatening.
Cam Skattebo Injury Update
The short version: he’s out for the rest of 2025, but his ankle is healing well, and he’s already hitting important milestones in rehab. The full damage list is ugly on paper: dislocated ankle, open fracture, torn ligaments, but post‑surgery updates have focused on clean repair work and good joint stability, which is huge for a running back who cuts and absorbs contact every snap. Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) shared on X that Cam Skattebo provided an update on his ankle after undergoing emergency surgery on October 26, following a dislocated ankle, deltoid ligament rupture, and fibula fracture. He is expected to return for the start of next season.
Recently, Skattebo shared a video showing controlled movement in the surgically repaired ankle, flexing his toes, lifting the foot, and putting light weight on it, exactly the kind of small, boring progress trainers quietly obsess over. Doctors and national reports describe his recovery as “on schedule” or even slightly ahead, and local coverage has echoed that tone rather than hinting at hidden setbacks.
Will Cam Skattebo Return in 2025?
No, he won’t be back on the field in 2025, and every credible update has been pretty firm about that. The Giants placed him on injured reserve after emergency surgery and never floated a late‑season comeback; national outlets have repeatedly described his injury as “season‑ending” with the expectation he’ll miss the rest of this campaign but be ready for 2026.
If you’re wondering, “Okay, but could he sneak back for the playoffs if the Giants go on a run?” the answer still looks like no medical projections and insider reports all circle the same point: rehab first, 2026 return second, no rushing it.
From a career standpoint, that’s probably the smart play; he had 600‑plus scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns in just eight games, so the priority is making sure the version that comes back looks like the same violent, tackle‑breaking back, not a guy compensating on every cut.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information and fan discussion only, based on publicly available reports at the time of writing. It is not medical advice, team guidance, or an official statement from Cam Skattebo or the New York Giants. Injury timelines can change, so always check trusted news sources for the latest updates.
