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Turbo Down: Giants Back Facing Uphill Climb
Turbo Down: Giants Back Facing Uphill Climb originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants didn't remake their backfield in the 2025 offseason, but adding rookie Cam Skattebo in Round 4 provided a straightforward projection for the unit. Advertisement Second-year back Tyrone Tracy is set to start after exceeding every expectation for a rookie. He found over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and looked the part between the tackles, despite converting from receiver at Purdue. Skattebo, a bigger, more physical back, will complement him in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Between them, presumably, is veteran Devin Singletary, who struggled in 2024 but offers the roster's best blend of vision and footwork, providing teach tape for the younger backs. It doesn't make financial sense to prioritize moving on from him, even if his role is diminished in 2025. That leaves Eric Gray and Dante 'Turbo Miller' as running backs from last season's roster. Both Giants running backs face stiff competition to make the 53-man roster. At this point, neither is a safe bet to earn a spot. New York rostered three running backs for much of the season, sporting Gray in a backup role. With Skattebo in the building, there isn't room for either ancillary back. Advertisement Gray, having run for just 79 yards across two seasons, likely has the leg up over. But his experience isn't sizable, nor was his performance in that limited action. Miller, meanwhile, is yet to take an NFL carry. That, Big Blue View noted, doesn't work in his favor, even if he has more theoretical upside. 'Miller is now a 26-year-old with no real NFL resume, and a thin collegiate one,' Ed Valentine wrote. 'Since that productive 2021-22 season at Columbia, he had just six carries at South Carolina in 2022-23 and the touches he got in the preseason last year. That is not a lot of football played over the past few seasons. 'Making the 53-man roster and becoming a productive part of the Giants' backfield is a mountain Miller might not be able to climb.' Advertisement New York has the space to offer both practice squad spots, and Miller's athleticism lends itself to upside on special teams. With how much the Giants invested in special teams in the offseason, there isn't a clear path for Miller there, either. Related: Will Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr. Break Out in 2025? Related: NFC East Running Back Rankings: Where Do Giants Land? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12-05-2025
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Giants draft pick Cam Skattebo makes strong statement about bruising playing style
Cam Skattebo made a name for himself in college football for Arizona State by running over defenders while getting more yards on the ground as the Sun Devils surprised the sport in 2024. The New York Giants made Skattebo their fourth-round selection and his comment from rookie minicamp may get fans amped for the start of the 2025 season. He said Friday that while scoring a touchdown is good, the possibility of trucking an opponent on the way to the end zone is even better. "It feels good when you run somebody over and then get in the end zone," Skattebo said. "I mean it feels good when you get in the end zone, but imagine running someone over and then running another person over and then getting in the end zone. It's that much better." Skattebo ran for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns during his senior season with the Sun Devils. Arizona State made the College Football Playoff and nearly stunned the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl. The team finished 11-3. Now, Skattebo will look to make the 53-man roster. He enters a running back room that has veteran Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr., who came on strong during his rookie season, running for 839 yards and scoring five touchdowns. Skattebo, while playing up his elusiveness, vowed to keep proving his doubters wrong. "This past year I didn't do it a ton," he added. "I more so hit people or attacked their one shoulder, but I mean, if people want to sleep, they can sleep. I have no issue with that. It's been something I've had to deal with my whole life, so I'm going to continue to do what I need to do to be successful and play as long as I can in this league." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
