John Harbaugh Has Big Plans for Giants RB Cam Skattebo This Season

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh is looking to deploy running back Cam Skattebo early and often in 2026. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh is looking to deploy running back Cam Skattebo early and often in 2026. Cam Skattebo suffered a devastating leg injury during Week 8 of his rookie season with the New York Giants, ending his debut campaign.

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During a recent interview with USA Today Sports, Skattebo said head coach John Harbaugh is planning to deploy him with "20-plus carries" per game. I had a couple talks with him letting him know, hey, I'm gonna be ready to go. And he trusted me, and he trusted the fact that I'm ready to go.

He got a little snippet of it in our first preseason game, and he's gonna get a big snippet on Sunday Night Football, Skattebo said. So I'm excited to show him what I have, and we talk a lot, but when he walks up to me and tells me, 'Are you ready for 20-plus carries a game? I think I'm in a pretty good spot. Before his season-ending injury in 2025, Skattebo separated himself as the Giants' clear No. 1 running back — rushing for 410 yards and five touchdowns, while reeling in 24 catches for 207 yards and two more scores.

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