New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo says he “definitely” considered retiring after a season-ending leg and ankle injury during his rookie year. Multiple outlets report that the injury led him to seriously question whether he wanted to return to football, even after beginning the recovery process.
According to Yahoo Sports and Newsweek, Skattebo’s rookie season ended early with a gruesome, season-ending leg injury. Yahoo Sports’ NFL write-up and Fox Sports specify the injury occurred in Week 8 and involved a broken right fibula and a dislocated right ankle. The Athletic adds that, in the weeks following the injury, Skattebo internally questioned his future and discussed those thoughts in a conversation with Kay Adams. Yardbarker similarly notes that while he recovers, the incident still prompted reflection.
While the outlets differ slightly in phrasing and timing details (some emphasize the rookie-year injury itself, others highlight the post-injury period), they broadly agree that Skattebo’s injury triggered a serious consideration of retirement. None of the reports indicate that he has retired, only that the idea crossed his mind as part of his recovery.
