Giants’ Cam Skattebo Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Expected to Miss Rest of Season

Philadelphia, PA — October 27, 2025

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo underwent surgery on Sunday night in Philadelphia to repair a dislocated ankle he suffered during Sunday’s game. The injury will sideline him for the rest of the season, but medical experts believe it will not end his career.

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⚕️ Recovery Timeline and Prognosis

According to Dr. Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Orthopedics in Los Angeles and consultant for the Los Angeles Rams, Skattebo’s injury is serious — but recoverable.

“I don’t think this is a career-ending injury,” Dr. Jung told NJ Advance Media.
“He’s got enough time to rehab this adequately and be back by Week 1 next season.”

Dr. Jung estimates that Skattebo faces at least four months of rehabilitation. The Giants are not expected to rush his return for spring practices. If all goes well, he should be ready to take the field for the start of the 2026 NFL season.

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🕐 Past Examples Offer Hope

In 2020, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a nearly identical injury — a dislocated right ankle with a compound fracture — during a game against the Giants. Prescott made a full recovery and returned by Week 1 of 2021.

“He’s got someone he can look to as a goal,” Jung said. “That’s a reasonable recovery timeline.”

Skattebo’s injury happened about two weeks later in the season than Prescott’s, but the recovery window remains similar.

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🦶 Possible Long-Term Concerns

While the outlook is positive, Dr. Jung warned that dislocated ankles can lead to future complications. Damage to cartilage and ligaments can cause stiffness and pain, and may increase the risk of post-traumatic arthritis.

“He’s obviously a skill position player,” Jung said. “That’s always more challenging because they rely on speed, quickness, and power. All those elements can be affected if the joint becomes stiffer after recovery.”

Skattebo, who turns 24 in February, will need to regain his explosiveness and agility carefully under the Giants’ medical supervision.

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🧩 Severity of the Injury

A dislocated ankle is usually more complex than a dislocated shoulder because it often involves both a fracture and torn ligaments.
Dr. Jung noted that in many cases, the bone breaks through the skin — known as a compound fracture — which requires immediate surgery to prevent infection.

“From the pictures, it looks like the foot was rotated outward,” Jung explained.
“When that happens, the inner ankle bone — the tibia — can pop through the skin. If there was bleeding right away, it likely means a compound fracture.”

The fact that Skattebo underwent surgery the same night suggests doctors were treating a compound injury, which typically demands urgent attention.

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🏈 Looking Ahead

While the setback is significant, medical experts expect Cam Skattebo to make a full recovery in time for next season. The Giants will focus on helping him rebuild strength, mobility, and balance through an extended rehab process.

If his recovery follows a similar path to Dak Prescott’s, Skattebo could be back in action by Week 1 of 2026, stronger and more determined than ever.

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