The New York Giants are facing a running back shortage as starter Cam Skattebo continues to be sidelined with a hamstring injury. Skattebo did not practice on Wednesday and was seen working with a rehab trainer, making his availability for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles unlikely. This situation exacerbates the team's depth issues at the position, with Tyrone Tracy already on injured reserve with a hamstring strain, expected to miss the next four games.
This leaves Devin Singletary as the only experienced running back on the active roster. Singletary, an eight-year veteran, had been a healthy scratch for three consecutive games earlier in the season before finishing the Giants' Week 7 overtime victory against the Texans with a touchdown run. Greg Derosiers, signed on October 27 from the Chargers' practice squad, is the only other running back on the roster, but he has yet to appear in an NFL game.
The Giants also have two running backs on their practice squad: Eric Gray, a 2023 fifth-round pick, and Phil Mafah, a 2025 seventh-round selection. Gray spent time on the Browns' practice squad this season, while Mafah was signed by the Giants in mid-September after being waived by the Cowboys. General Manager Joe Schoen has expressed optimism about Derosiers and Mafah's potential.
The team's injury situation has intensified speculation about potential trades for running backs, with names like Jonathan Taylor and Derrick Henry being mentioned as possibilities. The Giants currently hold a 4-2-1 record and lead the NFC East, while the Eagles are in last place with a 2-6 record. The team's offensive struggles, particularly at the running back position, are a key concern as they navigate the remainder of the season.