Giants' Cam Skattebo has uplifting message in first comments since ankle injury

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has released a statement on social media addressing his gruesome ankle injury in Week 8.

Skattebo sustained a dislocated ankle in the Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and had emergency surgery on Sunday. He is now out of the hospital and ready to begin his rehab, the Giants said on Monday.

Not long after that, Skattebo took to social media to thanks everyone who showed concern for him and took care of him, from fans to hospital staff.

"Thank you everyone for the support!! Surgery went well. I just want to thank the city of Philly for taking the best care of me. Every moment I spent in the hospital with family and friends I felt loved and supported in every way," Skattebo wrote.

"Thank you to the doctors, surgeons, and staff that did their best work on me. This is just the beginning of my journey and I can’t wait to show you guys all about it!!! GOD has a plan for me , stick the course and it will all work itself out , BRB," Skattebo added.

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