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NFL·BREAKING·October 18, 2026 10:01 AM ET

Giants expected to expand Najee Harris' role in RB rotation, per Raanan

Cam Skattebo moves to a smaller share under John Harbaugh.

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What happened: New York is adjusting its backfield workload ahead of Week 6 against New Orleans, elevating veteran runner Najee Harris while scaling back Cam Skattebo, per Jordan Raanan. Skattebo remains in the offensive mix, though Albert Breer noted that no role is guaranteed under John Harbaugh's early Giants reset.

Why it matters: Turning to Harris, who signed with New York in August, shows Harbaugh is willing to reorder the depth chart around veteran experience over recent draft capital. Shifting carries away from a 2025 fourth-round selection out of Arizona State alters the backfield hierarchy while keeping Skattebo available for situational touches.

By the numbers: Per ESPN (as of Sept.

What to watch: How New York divides early-down snaps and goal-line carries between Harris and Skattebo against the visiting Saints in Week 6 will define the new rotation.

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