{
  "id": 5381125,
  "title": "Giants RB Cam Skattebo Almost Retired After Season-Ending Injury Last Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/giants-rb-cam-skattebo-almost-retired-after-season-ending-injury-last",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/giants-rb-cam-skattebo-almost-retired-after-season-ending-injury-last-year-12401904"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cam Skattebo's first NFL season with the New York Giants came to an abrupt end when he suffered a season-ending leg injury in Week 8. The rookie running back suffered a series of severe injuries - an open ankle fracture, dislocation, fractured fibula, and torn deltoid ligament - during the Giants' game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In a recent interview with NFL reporter Kay Adams, Skattebo revealed that the injury made him contemplate quitting the sport.\n\nHe explained that initially, the first month after the injury was a tough time, wondering if he truly wanted to continue playing. However, as he recovered and played seven more games, he decided to persevere. Skattebo revealed that he had set a personal rule: if he ever sustained a major injury, he would retire. Unfortunately, this rule came into play seven games into his NFL career.\n\nBefore his injury, Skattebo had made a significant impact on the field. He rushed for 410 yards and scored five touchdowns, while also contributing as a receiver with 24 catches for 207 yards and two scores. Despite his season-ending injury, Skattebo continues to play for the Giants, who will kick off their 2026 season with a Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13.",
  "summary": "Cam Skattebo's rookie season with the New York Giants came to a crashing halt with a gruesome season-ending leg injury.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cam Skattebo suffered season-ending leg injury in Week 8",
    "Rookie contemplated retirement after injury",
    "Set rule to retire after major injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}