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East Rutherford, NJ – New york Giants rookie running back Elijah Skattebo‘s preseason status is uncertain due to an undisclosed ailment, Head Coach Brian Daboll announced today. The team will evaluate Skattebo’s condition on a “day-by-day” basis, perhaps impacting his ability to compete for a roster spot.
Skattebo,who signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 10,2024,following the NFL Draft,faces an uphill battle to secure a place in a crowded backfield featuring veterans Saquon Barkley adn Devin Singletary,as well as other contenders. missing the entire preseason would significantly hinder his chances of making the 53-man roster or even the practice squad.
If cleared, Skattebo could make his NFL debut on September 7th when the Giants open the regular season against the Washington Commanders at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. The Giants finished the 2023 season with a 6-11 record, and are looking to improve thier rushing attack, which ranked 26th in the league with 93.1 rushing yards per game.
Meanwhile,at Arizona State University,Head Coach Kenny Dillingham is preparing for his second season leading the Sun Devils. ASU will kick off their 2024 campaign on August 30th against Northern Arizona University at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe,Arizona. They will then face Sam Houston State and UTSA before beginning big 12 Conference play on September 20th against oklahoma state in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Further analysis on Arizona State’s potential All-American candidate, safety sam Leavitt, can be found here, and insights into Coach Dillingham’s recruiting strategies in the Big 12 are available here.
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