Cam Skattebo’s hamstring kept him off the practice field again Friday, but the Giants still haven’t shut the door on their leading rusher for Sunday’s matchup with the Eagles. He’s been absent for four straight practices now and is officially listed as doubtful, yet New York is leaving a sliver of hope.
“Let’s see what happens” head coach John Harbaugh said of Skattebo’s status.
There was better news on Malik Nabers. The wide receiver, who missed practice Thursday, told reporters he practiced Friday, and Harbaugh said Nabers’ health is “not an issue” for Sunday.
If Skattebo can’t go, Devin Singletary would step in as the Giants’ lead back against Philadelphia. Gregory Desrosiers is the other running back on the 53-man roster, while Phil Mafah and Eric Gray are on the practice squad.
Charlie Jones is the other Giants player worth watching on the injury report. The wide receiver/returner popped up this week with a hand injury and is listed as questionable.
“He’s managing it,” Harbaugh said. “He was out today catching and everything like that.
Just want to make sure he could catch. I haven’t talked to him yet.
We’ll see how he felt.”
New York also has an open roster spot after waiving quarterback Jake Haener from the 53-man roster Thursday, so adding another back or a return option before Sunday would make sense.
On the Eagles side, Saquon Barkley was limited in Friday’s practice with a hamstring/back issue but still carries an injury designation, which means he’ll play Sunday.
Philadelphia’s final injury report also lists LB Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad), DB Michael Carter (abdomen), WR Britain Covey (knee), CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) as out.
Quarterback Tanner McKee is questionable with a rib injury.
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