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Cam Skattebo still sidelined by injury with Giants linked to running backs before NFL trade deadline
Giants running back Cam Skattebo remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Eagles in doubt. The injury has added urgency to questions about whether the Giants, who have been linked with running backs ahead of the NFL trade deadline, need to strengthen the position.
Skattebo again worked on the side during Wednesday’s practice after getting hurt on a 42-yard run in the Week 7 overtime win over Houston. Tyrone Tracy is on injured reserve for at least four more games, leaving Devin Singletary as the only experienced NFL running back on the active roster; Greg Derosiers has yet to play in the league. Eric Gray and Phil Mafah are on the practice squad. The Giants are 4-2-1 and lead the NFC East, while the Eagles are 2-6 after six consecutive defeats.
In short
- Skattebo is still rehabbing a hamstring injury.
- Tracy is on injured reserve for four more games.
- The Giants may seek running back help before the deadline.
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The case for
The Giants have a strong case for adding a running back before the deadline: Skattebo’s hamstring injury and Tracy’s extended absence leave little experienced depth behind Singletary. A proven option could protect the offence from another injury, share the workload and help the team make the most of its strong start.
The case against
The Giants could reasonably avoid a trade, since Skattebo’s absence may be temporary and the club has Gray and Mafah on its practice squad. A deadline acquisition would cost assets and could disrupt the roster; the team may prefer to assess Skattebo’s recovery and give its existing options a chance before committing.
Explained simply
The New York Giants are an American football team in the NFL, the United States’ top professional league. A running back carries the ball on rushing plays and can also catch passes, so teams often rely on more than one player at the position over a long season.
Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy are among the Giants’ running backs, while Devin Singletary has more NFL experience than the other available options named in the report. NFL teams can trade players before the league’s trade deadline, which gives them a chance to address gaps in their squads.
The Giants play in the NFC East, a division within the National Football Conference, and the Philadelphia Eagles are one of their division rivals. The running back situation matters because injuries can leave a team with fewer experienced players for upcoming games.