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The New York Giants are moving forward with Cam Skattebo as their starting running back, following a quiet NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.
New York was heavily linked to numerous star running backs ahead of Tuesday's deadline, including Indianapolis Colts three-time Pro Bowler Jonathan Taylor.
ESPN Giants insider Jordan Raanan reported that New York even pursued Atlanta Falcons All-Pro Bijan Robinson.
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Raanan didn't detail just how far trade negotiations went between the Giants and Falcons regarding Robinson, but it's unlikely that Atlanta would seriously consider moving the 24-year-old.
Robinson is arguably the top running back in the NFL and may not have reached his prime yet.
The 2023 eighth overall pick has earned Pro Bowl honors in back-to-back seasons, was named first team All-Pro during the 2025 campaign and led the league in yards from scrimmage last year as well at 2,298.
Robinson is having another huge season in 2026, entering Week 10 as the NFL's leading rusher with 880 yards on the ground and five touchdowns, plus another 250 yards and one score through the air on 31 catches.
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The former University of Texas standout has also been durable through the early part of his NFL journey, suiting up in 60 straight contests to begin his career.
The Falcons gave Robinson a three-year, $75 million contract extension in August that will run through the 2030 campaign.
New York ranks in the middle of the pack in rushing (17th) this year, averaging 112.1 yards per game on the ground.
While Robinson has yet to miss a game in his career, Skattebo has had trouble staying on the field.
The 2025 fourth-round pick played in just eight games as a rookie and has already missed one contest this fall.
Skattebo leads the Giants in rushing attempts (98), rushing yards (418) and touches (109) during the 2026 season while posting two touchdowns on the ground, though he's also committed four fumbles.
New York inquiring about Robinson's availability before the trade deadline is the definition of "shooting your shot," though it didn't hurt to try and crazier things have happened.
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