Did Giants' Cam Skattebo really almost retire from football after recent significant ankle injury?
Giants running back Cam Skattebo during practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on Aug. 17, 2026. Credit: Ed Murray
Cam Skattebo dropped a surprise during his appearance Thursday on “Up & Adams,” a podcast/television show hosted by Kay Adams.
The Giants running back said he briefly considered retiring after his season-ending ankle injury last year.
Evan Barnes covers the Giants for Newsday. He previously covered the Brooklyn Nets, Memphis football and the Memphis Grizzlies and also covered prep sports in Los Angeles.
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