With the 2025 NFL season just around the corner, the New York Giants are stepping into a new era. A fresh chapter begins with Russell Wilson under center, but the engine of the offense might just be the ground game. The spotlight is turning to a heated competition brewing in the running back room, where a mix of youth and experience will battle for carries.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is looking to build on an impressive rookie campaign, but he’ll be pushed by promising rookie Cam Skattebo and veteran Devin Singletary, who are both eager to carve out significant roles.
Who Will Lead the Giants’ Crowded Backfield?
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Tracy had a rookie year to remember in 2024, appearing in all 17 games and making 12 starts. He was a consistent workhorse, finishing with 839 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He also proved to be a reliable target out of the backfield, adding 38 catches for 284 yards and another score.
His 1,123 total scrimmage yards were the fourth-most by a Giants rookie in franchise history, signaling his potential as a cornerstone player.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. took over as the Giants Starting RB in Week 5..
His healthy 17 Game Pace?
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âž–7 TDs
Giants Offensive Line Ranked 28th per Pro Football Network..
..he didn’t start playing the Running Back position until 2023, his final year at Purdue pic.twitter.com/KQWxaN7UiP
— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbottFF) July 2, 2025
Tracy’s dual-threat ability makes him a dangerous weapon, capable of stretching defenses both on the ground and through the air. With Wilson now leading a potentially more pass-oriented offense, Tracy could find himself facing lighter boxes and seeing more targets, giving him a chance to shine in new ways.
Cam Skattebo
Battling Tracy for the RB1 role is rookie Cam Skattebo, a fourth-round pick out of Arizona State who helped guide the Sun Devils to their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance and a Big 12 Championship.
Skattebo brings a unique blend of physicality, agility, and adaptability that makes him an ideal partner for Tracy.
Despite a slow start due to a minor hamstring injury, he is expected to handle power-running and short-yardage situations. He should also be able to contribute in the receiving game, giving the Giants a versatile and dynamic backfield.
All of Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo’s rushes from his NFL debut. What do you notice?pic.twitter.com/tlo9sWfLZi
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 22, 2025
Devin Singletary
Meanwhile, Devin Singletary is also on the roster. After a difficult 2024 campaign hampered by injuries, his production dropped to 437 rushing yards, four touchdowns, and 119 receiving yards. While the season was a letdown for the team and its fans, Singletary’s experience and veteran savvy provide unique value.
He is positioned to mentor the younger backs while still competing to carve out a role if performance issues or injuries shake up the depth chart.
The 2025 Giants running back room promises both excitement and competition. While Tracy may enter camp as the front-runner, nothing is guaranteed. With Skattebo’s talent hard to ignore and Singletary’s experience, how this trio gels could define the Giants’ offense.
