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Giants news roundup: John Harbaugh’s arrival brings credibility and a win‑now mindset ahead of Week 1; ESPN’s 2026 X‑factors spotlight DJ Reader; Cam Skattebo rumors addressed; ex‑Giants Evan Neal and Azeez Ojulari sign with the Raiders’ practice squad; Malik Harrison joins Raiders’ practice squad; plus prep for Giants‑Cowboys Week 1 and other headlines.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo, who dislocated his right ankle in the seventh game of his rookie season, considered walking away from football after the injury; after about a month of doubt he chose to continue, rehab went smoothly, and he’s set to return in Week 1 as New York begins a new era.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo revealed he briefly considered retirement after suffering a season-ending ankle injury, saying he vowed in college to retire if he faced a major injury. He rehabbed aggressively, returned to full participation early in the offseason, and is now ready for Week 1, though he’ll compete for the lead back job in a Giants backfield that also includes Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary.
Cam Skattebo revealed he briefly considered retirement after a brutal rookie-season injury (fractured tibia, ruptured deltoid ligament, dislocated ankle) but chose to return, aiming for a heavier 2026 workload as the Giants overhaul their coaching staff under John Harbaugh; in five starts last season he totaled 308 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs, plus 14 receptions for 120 yards and 2 receiving TDs.
A fantasy-football analysis flags Rashee Rice, Cam Skattebo, Davante Adams, Lamar Jackson, and TreVeyon Henderson as risks in 2026 drafts due to potential changes in roles, injury history, aging, and backfields that could become committees, noting their ADPs from 3.03 to 5.08 may overstate upside if these downsides materialize.
Fantasy Life writer Alex Cupps highlights Ashton Jeanty (LV, RB), Luther Burden (CHI, WR), and Cam Skattebo (NYG, RB) as the three players likely to define the 2026 fantasy season, building on last year’s playoff-makers who came from beyond the first round; their projected production in the piece places Jeanty around 226.8 points, Skattebo around 204.3, and Burden around 192.4, with the trio ranked higher than consensus.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo attempted a backflip at Fanatics Fest; coach John Harbaugh joked, 'Dude, at least stick it,' while noting Skattebo has recovered from a dislocated ankle and should be ready for training camp as rookies prepare to report.
Odell Beckham Jr. capped Day 2 of the Giants’ minicamp with a long touchdown on a pass from Jaxson Dart after his return to the team, with Calvin Austin III also scoring in the session. Tremaine Edmunds anchored the defense by snagging another interception, part of a day that saw Elijah Campbell, Nic Jones, Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome II also pick passes. Running back Cam Skattebo returned to team drills, receiving praise from coach John Harbaugh as a downhill, tough runner. Offensively, Dart connected for TDs to JuJu Smith‑Schuster and Tanner Conner (and Isaiah Likely in red-zone work), while Darnell Mooney added a red-zone score. Edge players Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux had sacks, and BYU rookie Jack Kelly contributed a sack in pressure situations. The Giants’ spring activities wrap with a mental-sweat session on Wednesday before training camp, which is relocating due to East Rutherford renovations, with Beckham framing this as a renewed opportunity.
Giants OTA coverage highlights Calvin Austin III’s standout day, Abdul Carter in the backfield, and Kayvon Thibodeaux flashing in a defense that’s learning a new scheme, with coaches emphasizing clear expectations under a reshaped roster. The piece also weighs how Jaxson Dart’s 2026 supporting cast could evolve, notes Cam Skattebo’s return as a potentially pivotal back, and discusses the broader roster overhaul and identity shift as the team moves toward the Sept. 13 opener against Dallas.
The New York Giants start their first OTAs under head coach John Harbaugh, with a Dolphins joint-practice planned before Week 3 of the preseason. Cam Skattebo updates his timeline by insisting Week 1 readiness, while practice notes highlight rookies Colton Hood, Malachi Fields and Abdul Carter making plays. The roundup also touches on Harbaugh’s impact, the team’s 1986 Super Bowl anniversary retro gear, and assorted offseason storylines and expert takes.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo, rehabbing from a severe leg injury, says he’ll be ready for Week 1 and aims for 2,000 rushing yards on about 300 carries this season. He had 617 yards on 125 carries as a rookie, and with a full 17-game schedule he believes the goal is possible—one that nine NFL backs have achieved, most recently Saquon Barkley in 2024—while the Giants’ team rushing record is 1,860 by Tiki Barber.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo, recovering from severe leg and ankle injuries, said at a New York City town hall that he’s not far from full strength and expects to be ready for Week 1 against the Cowboys, as he continues rehab and contends with the mental hurdles of returning; Malik Nabers is also working back from an ACL tear as the team aims to be near full strength for the season.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury, said at the Giants Town Hall that he’s feeling great and expects to be ready for Week 1.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his girlfriend Chloe Rodriguez shared a smile with Timothée Chalamet on Celebrity Row during Game 5 of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series, where Chalamet and Kylie Jenner sat with other celebrities as the Knicks rolled to a 126-97 win to take a 3-2 series lead; Jalen Brunson poured in 39 points and the series heads to Atlanta for Game 6.
Big Blue View compiles the New York Giants' March 23 headlines, including Odell Beckham Jr.'s NFL comeback bid tied to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Cam Skattebo's apology for remarks about CTE and asthma, plus draft and roster analysis pieces and related Giants news.