The New York Giants signed running back Jonathan Ward following rookie Cam Skattebo's hamstring injury during training camp. Skattebo, expected to play extensively, posted 1,711 rushing yards at Arizona State last season. Ward, with only 91 rushing yards across five NFL seasons, may serve as the third back. Halfback Tyrone Tracy Jr. showed improvement in his second season, having totaled 1,123 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie. The team anticipates a better offense under quarterback Russell Wilson, raising expectations for the upcoming season.
Skattebo posted 1,711 rushing yards with Arizona State last year and led it to the College Football Playoff for the first time.
Tracy has made strides; there's usually a big jump from year one to year two, coach Brian Daboll said.
Ward boasts only 91 rushing yards in his five seasons in the league, including 22 on five carries in four games with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year.
With what's expected to be an improved offense with 36-year-old Russell Wilson at the helm, expectations are high for Tracy's second-year campaign.
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