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Cam Skattebo’s promising start to his rookie season was crushed on Sunday after he suffered a dislocated ankle in the New York Giants ’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Skattebo had surgery on his ankle in Philadelphia. Giants head coach Brian Daboll said the surgery went well and Skattebo is "recovering."

"Obviously he'll be missed, but on the road to recovery," Daboll said, via the team’s website .

"He might be out (of the hospital) today, coming back," he added. "But again, he's got a long road ahead of him."

Skattebo had a touchdown catch from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first quarter. Dart targeted Skattebo for a pass in the second quarter. The running back jumped and came down on his leg, leading to t

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