Running Back RouletteGet alerts

2026 NFL backfield

New York Giants running backs

The current roster, the published replacement plan and the production behind each player’s role.

Backfield research pending

Published starter

Cam Skattebo

Model-based candidate

Najee Harris

The roster and model identify candidates, but a source-backed recommendation has not been published for this pairing.

Committee uncertainty: an absence could spread work across several backs.

View Cam Skattebo’s handcuff breakdown

Week 1 analysis published .

How the work could change

Depth-chart order does not settle who would receive the carries, targets or goal-line work. A recommendation needs current evidence of those roles, plus confirmation that the candidate is available.

  • availability_unverified
  • close_scores
  • stale_availability
  • committee
  • llm_degraded

The full backfield depth chart

Every running back and fullback assigned to New York Giants, including reserve and practice-squad entries. Chart order and replacement opportunity answer different questions: a passing-down specialist can sit ahead of the back most likely to inherit the carries.

Source: nflverse depth-chart feed · Feed dated Thu, Sep 10, 8:01 AM EDT. Equal ranks are ties. Unlisted backs are not assigned an invented rank. FB ranks are separate from RB ranks.

New York Giants full running back depth chart
Feed orderPlayerScouting roleDraft investmentRoster status
RB1
Cam SkatteboPublished starter		Three-down back2025 · Round 4 · Pick 105active
RB2
Najee HarrisPublished handcuff		Early-down runner2021 · Round 1 · Pick 24active
RB3
Tyrone Tracy Jr.		Three-down back2024 · Round 5 · Pick 166active
RB4
Devin Singletary		Early-down runner2019 · Round 3 · Pick 74active
FB1
Patrick Ricard		FullbackDraft history unavailableactive
Unlisted
Grant Finley		FullbackDraft history unavailablepractice squad

Every back: role, upside and obstacles

The player assessments below explain the skills that could earn work and the assignments that might go to someone else. Role labels describe scouting assessments; they are not confirmed snap shares. “Three-down” means a skill set for rushing and passing situations, not a guarantee of every down.

RB1 · Three-down back

Cam Skattebo

Age 24 · 2 years of NFL experience · active

Back to depth chart
Three-down outlook: Capable in saved assessmentPass protection: Positive assessment
Saved scouting assessment — source review needed

Bruising, high-effort three-down back who was the Giants' offensive centerpiece as a rookie until a gruesome ankle injury. ESPN still has him as the clear top option ahead of a crowded room; the catastrophic 2025 injury is the only thing clouding his profile.

Scouting assessment saved Thu, Sep 10, 5:29 PM EDT. Underlying citations lack publication dates; treat team-role and injury statements as historical notes pending review.

Path to more work

He is the starter in the dated board above. For fantasy purposes, the question is how much of the rushing and passing work he keeps when the whole room is available.

Why the work could go elsewhere

A starter can still lose third downs, short-yardage work or change-of-pace touches to specialists. His role assessment describes the skill set, not a guarantee that every assignment stays with him.

The saved assessment credits his pass protection, which can help a back earn passing-down trust. It does not guarantee a three-down assignment.

Draft investment

2025 · Round 4 · Pick 105

Drafted by NYG; not necessarily his current team.

A later-round selection describes his entry point. It does not rule out a lead role; demonstrated production and a trusted assignment matter more than draft position alone.

Draft record source

What the recorded workload tells us

In 2025, his 8 recorded games include 101 carries and 24 receptions on 32 targets. He has recorded work both on the ground and in the passing game; those totals alone do not establish pass-protection ability or a three-down role.

Confirm the latest game-day designation. General active-roster status does not certify that he will dress or receive work.

Player research sources

RB2 · Early-down runner

Najee Harris

Age 28 · 6 years of NFL experience · active

Back to depth chart
Three-down outlook: Capable in saved assessmentPass protection: Positive assessment
Saved scouting assessment — source review needed

Proven high-volume NFL starter coming off a torn Achilles, listed as a co-No. 2 with Tracy and Singletary. If he shows he is all the way back he is the one back here with a track record of 250+ carry seasons — the likeliest true lead back if Skattebo went down.

Scouting assessment saved Thu, Sep 10, 5:29 PM EDT. Underlying citations lack publication dates; treat team-role and injury statements as historical notes pending review.

Path to more work

The dated board selects him as the preferred replacement behind Cam Skattebo. That is a projection of the replacement role, not a promise that he gets every touch.

Ahead on the feed’s RB chart: Cam Skattebo. Their roles and availability shape how much work could open up.

Why the work could go elsewhere

An early-down profile offers a path to carries between the tackles. A receiving or protection specialist could still handle third downs, limiting a full-workload takeover.

The saved assessment credits his pass protection, which can help a back earn passing-down trust. It does not guarantee a three-down assignment.

Draft investment

2021 · Round 1 · Pick 24

Drafted by PIT; not necessarily his current team.

Early-round investment is part of his prospect pedigree and may support a chance to develop. It does not guarantee the next workload, especially after a team change.

Draft record source

What the recorded workload tells us

In 2025, his 3 recorded games include 15 carries and 3 receptions on 3 targets. He has recorded work both on the ground and in the passing game; those totals alone do not establish pass-protection ability or a three-down role.

Confirm the latest game-day designation. General active-roster status does not certify that he will dress or receive work.

Player research sources

RB3 · Three-down back

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Age 26 · 3 years of NFL experience · active

Back to depth chart
Three-down outlook: Capable in saved assessmentPass protection: Positive assessment
Saved scouting assessment — source review needed

Genuine three-down back and converted receiver who saw heavy usage late in 2025 after Skattebo's injury — RotoWire even lists him as the direct No. 2. Catches, protects and can carry the load, which makes him the safest bet in a crowded room.

Scouting assessment saved Thu, Sep 10, 5:29 PM EDT. Underlying citations lack publication dates; treat team-role and injury statements as historical notes pending review.

Path to more work

His path begins with an opening behind Cam Skattebo. The dated board currently prefers Najee Harris for the lead replacement role. Being next on a depth chart would not by itself guarantee the carries, third downs and goal-line work.

Ahead on the feed’s RB chart: Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris. Their roles and availability shape how much work could open up.

Why the work could go elsewhere

The saved assessment describes a back suited to rushing and passing situations. That broader skill set could help him stay on the field when the starter is absent, though the team can still split the work.

The saved assessment credits his pass protection, which can help a back earn passing-down trust. It does not guarantee a three-down assignment.

Draft investment

2024 · Round 5 · Pick 166

Drafted by NYG; not necessarily his current team.

A later-round selection describes his entry point. It does not rule out a lead role; demonstrated production and a trusted assignment matter more than draft position alone.

Draft record source

What the recorded workload tells us

In 2025, his 15 recorded games include 176 carries and 36 receptions on 48 targets. He has recorded work both on the ground and in the passing game; those totals alone do not establish pass-protection ability or a three-down role.

Confirm the latest game-day designation. General active-roster status does not certify that he will dress or receive work.

Player research sources

RB4 · Early-down runner

Devin Singletary

Age 29 · 8 years of NFL experience · active

Back to depth chart
Three-down outlook: Not establishedPass protection: Positive assessment
Saved scouting assessment — source review needed

Steady veteran fourth back kept for reliability and protection. Fourth in line in a four-deep room; New York would turn to Tracy or Harris well before him.

Scouting assessment saved Thu, Sep 10, 5:29 PM EDT. Underlying citations lack publication dates; treat team-role and injury statements as historical notes pending review.

Path to more work

His path begins with an opening behind Cam Skattebo. The dated board currently prefers Najee Harris for the lead replacement role. Being next on a depth chart would not by itself guarantee the carries, third downs and goal-line work.

Ahead on the feed’s RB chart: Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy Jr.. Their roles and availability shape how much work could open up.

Why the work could go elsewhere

An early-down profile offers a path to carries between the tackles. A receiving or protection specialist could still handle third downs, limiting a full-workload takeover.

The saved assessment credits his pass protection, which can help a back earn passing-down trust. It does not guarantee a three-down assignment.

Draft investment

2019 · Round 3 · Pick 74

Drafted by BUF; not necessarily his current team.

Day-two draft investment adds prospect context. His current role, availability and competition still decide whether he gets the next opportunity.

Draft record source

What the recorded workload tells us

In 2025, his 17 recorded games include 119 carries and 18 receptions on 19 targets. He has recorded work both on the ground and in the passing game; those totals alone do not establish pass-protection ability or a three-down role.

Confirm the latest game-day designation. General active-roster status does not certify that he will dress or receive work.

Player research sources

FB1 · Fullback

Patrick Ricard

Age 32 · 10 years of NFL experience · active

Back to depth chart
Three-down outlook: Not establishedPass protection: Positive assessment
Saved scouting assessment — source review needed

Elite veteran lead blocker signed to open holes in a crowded backfield. Takes almost no carries; his value is entirely in the run game as a blocker and in short-yardage packages.

Scouting assessment saved Thu, Sep 10, 5:29 PM EDT. Underlying citations lack publication dates; treat team-role and injury statements as historical notes pending review.

Path to more work

His path begins with an opening behind Cam Skattebo. The dated board currently prefers Najee Harris for the lead replacement role. Being next on a depth chart would not by itself guarantee the carries, third downs and goal-line work.

Why the work could go elsewhere

A fullback’s place on the chart represents a different assignment from the running-back queue. Blocking or situational touches do not make him the next lead runner when an RB is absent.

The saved assessment credits his pass protection, which can help a back earn passing-down trust. It does not guarantee a three-down assignment.

Draft investment

Draft history unavailable

A verified draft record is not available here. Missing data does not mean he went undrafted.

Draft record source

What the recorded workload tells us

In 2025, his 5 recorded games include 1 carries and 1 receptions on 2 targets. He has recorded work both on the ground and in the passing game; those totals alone do not establish pass-protection ability or a three-down role.

Confirm the latest game-day designation. General active-roster status does not certify that he will dress or receive work.

Player research sources

Unlisted · Fullback

Grant Finley

Age 23 · Rookie · practice squad

Back to depth chart
Three-down outlook: Not establishedPass protection: Not established

Grant Finley is a rookie listed by NYG at FB, from Missouri Western. The official roster lists him at 6-4 and 281 pounds.

Research checked Fri, Sep 11, 12:01 PM EDT. Undated biographies support background facts, not a current workload promise.

Path to more work

His rostered path is through fullback depth, blocking and special teams. Any ball-carrying or receiving work would depend on an active-roster elevation and a team-specific game plan.

Why the work could go elsewhere

The official roster verifies his current reserve placement and basic background but does not establish backfield rank, pass protection, a three-down role or a projected touch share.

Pass protection has not been established in the saved assessment. Missing information is not evidence that he cannot do it.

Draft investment

Draft history unavailable

A verified draft record is not available here. Missing data does not mean he went undrafted.

Draft record source

What the recorded workload tells us

No recorded NFL regular-season production is available in the two seasons shown. That is an evidence gap, not a zero or a judgment of his ability.

His roster feed status is practice squad. He needs the relevant roster or availability change before this becomes an immediate pickup opportunity.

Player research sources

The production behind the names

2025 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.

Player comparison for the 2025 regular season
PlayerGames with statsCarriesReceptionsTotal yardsPPR / game
Cam Skattebo
81012461716.0
Najee Harris
3153863.9
Devin Singletary
17119185886.4
Grant Finley
—————
Patrick Ricard
511110.4
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
1517636102810.7
Cam Skattebo: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025

Wk 316 touches
Wk 427 touches
Wk 521 touches
Wk 621 touches
Wk 719 touches
Wk 84 touches
Najee Harris: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 3 recorded games in 2025

Wk 12 touches
Wk 210 touches
Wk 36 touches
Devin Singletary: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025

Wk 1214 touches
Wk 1315 touches
Wk 156 touches
Wk 1612 touches
Wk 1712 touches
Wk 189 touches
Patrick Ricard: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 5 recorded games in 2025

Wk 101 touches
Wk 110 touches
Wk 140 touches
Wk 170 touches
Wk 181 touches
Tyrone Tracy Jr.: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025

Wk 1223 touches
Wk 1311 touches
Wk 1518 touches
Wk 1618 touches
Wk 1715 touches
Wk 1826 touches

Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.

Compare your next bench move

A handcuff is an opportunity to hold, not a projected starter for this week. Compare the room with other teams, then choose a game window that fits your league’s rules.

All team backfieldsHandcuff rankingsSunday night stashesMonday night stashesScoring methodology