Cam Skattebo's father Leo sends emotional message as he attends Giants vs 49ers after rookie RB's season-ending injury

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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo suffered a season-ending injury last week. - Source: Getty

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a season-ending ankle injury last week. His father, Leo Skattebo III showed support for his son's team on Sunday afternoon (2 November).

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In a post on X, Leo Skattebo III shared a photo of himself at MetLife Stadium for the New York Giants Week 9 matchup versus the San Francisco 49ers. He expressed sadness in his son not being able to take the field but still sent well wishes to the New York Giants.

"Good luck #NYGiants wish my boy @camskattebo5 was out there," Leo Skattebo III wrote.
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In Week 8 in an NFC East matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Skattebo suffered a dislocated ankle and was rushed to a local hospital in Philadelphia. He underwent surgery that night and days later it was revealed that he also suffered a fractured fibula as well as a deltoid ligament rupture.

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is now without his top two targets in Skattebo as well as wide receiver Malik Nabers who tore his ACL earlier this season.

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Cam Skattebo shared update after season-ending injury

New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo had been a bright side for the offense this season. He and fellow rookie, quarterback Jaxson Dart have connected on the field and become friends off the field.

The loss of the rookie for the remainder of the season, will be hard to recover from for the New York Giants offense. On Monday evening, Skattebo shared an update with fans on X, as well as sending his gratitude to everyone who helped him after the injury.

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"Thank you everyone for the support!! Surgery went well. I just want to thank the city of Philly for taking the best care of me. Every moment I spent in the hospital with family and friends I felt loved and supported in every way (heart emoji)thank you to the doctors, surgeons, and staff that did their best work on me,"
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"He continued, This is just the beginning of my journey and I can’t wait to show you guys all about it!!!GOD has a plan for me , stick the course and it will all work itself out , BRB #LFG" Cam Skattebo wrote on X

Cam Skattebo also shared that he was eager to get back on the field in the future.

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