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Good news for Cam Skattebo -- the New York Giants rookie sensation is set to be released from the hospital on Monday, according to his dad, who tells TMZ Sports he's already on the road to recovery!

We spoke with Leo Skattebo Monday morning, just about 24 hours after Skatt suffered a gruesome ankle injury during the second quarter of the Giants vs. Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia ... and he told us the plan was for his son to be discharged later today.

Given the serious nature of the injury -- a dislocated ankle that required emergency surgery -- it's an encouraging sign that Cam will get to leave the Philly hospital for his bed at home.

Michael Strahan was a nightmare for quarterbacks during his playing days, but even defensive legends can fall for good old-fashioned Halloween pranks ... 'cause the Fox host was scared s***less on live TV!!

Strahan and the crew were talking ball ahead of Sunday's games ... debating which teams are currently the scariest in the league.

With Halloween just around the corner, the crew figured it was the perfect opportunity to scare Strahan -- and his reaction was priceless!!

Justin Fields kept it honest with reporters after the Jets' first win of the season ... saying the past seven days have "been a lot for me" -- and at one point, he found himself crying on the ground in the closet.

Fields laid it all out when meeting with the media ... days after team owner Woody Johnson called him out for the team's rough season.

Fields explained it wasn't being winless that had him overcome with emotion, but rather his faith in God as he desperately prayed for a victory.

Patrick Mahomes dominated the NFL for eight seasons since being drafted in 2017 ... though if he listened to the advice he got from Alex Rodriguez as a 10-year-old boy, we may have seen him running around a baseball diamond instead!

A-Rod revealed the decades-old story during an interview with Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" Sunday, where JF dug up an old photo of Rodriguez and Mahomes from Alex's playing days with the Texas Rangers, when he was teammates with Patrick Mahomes Sr.

The 50-year-old then told a story about advice he gave Mahomes ... who had been peppering him for days, looking for wisdom from the baseball great.

Tom Brady might need to wash his mouth with soap ... 'cause the NFL legend-turned-broadcaster seemingly dropped an F-bomb live on TV while calling the Eagles vs. Giants game on Sunday.

The moment in question happened in the first quarter of the NFC East matchup in Philadelphia ... when the seven-time Super Bowl winner was praising Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' running abilities.

"Whenever I watch him play, it's like the d-line's almost there to get him ... and then nope!!" Brady said before uttering the line that raised some eyebrows.

Adrian Peterson has been arrested after allegedly driving while under the influence ... TMZ has learned.

According to online records, Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas around 10 AM local time Sunday. He was booked on one charge of DWI and one charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

This is Peterson's second DWI arrest this year after he was popped in Minnesota back in April shortly after the Vikings draft day party when a police officer claimed they saw him going 83 in a 55 MPH zone at just after 3 AM.

Cam Skattebo -- the New York Giants breakout rookie running back who has electrified their offense -- was carted off the field after a big hit seemingly left his ankle facing the wrong way.

The 23-year-old fourth-round pick out of Arizona State University took the field against the Philadelphia Eagles ... and, as he was running over the middle on a passing route, when a ball came his way -- and an Eagles defender dragged him down from behind.

Check out the clip ... the Philly player puts all his weight down on CS -- and his legs get caught underneath him as he hits the turf awkwardly.

Mark Sanchez is grieving the loss of his former teammate Nick Mangold ... sharing a heartfelt post to social media amid his own legal woes.

The former Jets quarterback posted to X hours after news broke that his former center passed away from kidney disease ... writing the world lost a very good football player -- and an even better man.

Sanchez believes his pal will end up in the NFL's Hall of Fame eventually ... but, adds his legacy will be so much larger than that -- 'cause he made a lasting impact on so many others.

Justin Herbert's a top-tier NFL quarterback, but he actually showed off his defensive skills Friday night -- fending off a basketball headed right for his GF Madison Beers at the Lakers game!

The Chargers QB and his pop star girlfriend watched the Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves from a pair of courtside seats at Crypto.com Arena ... when a ball came off the court straight at them.

While Madison cowered away from the ball, her man leaped into action ... throwing out a hand like a defensive back breaking up a pass to a wide receiver and swatting the ball away.

Former New York Jets star Nick Mangold has died after complications from kidney disease.

The team announced the news Sunday, less than two weeks after Mangold publicly revealed he was battling a rare genetic disorder and had been placed on kidney dialysis.

Jets owner Woody Johnson honored Mangold in a statement, calling him "the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade" and a "beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football."

Brett Favre is certain Aaron Rodgers will head into Sunday's matchup against his old team with some extra motivation ... telling TMZ Sports he's sure the QB "will want to play the best game he's ever played" vs. the Packers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller is facing off with Green Bay for the first time since it traded him back in 2023 ... and Favre told us this week there's just no way his former teammate is viewing the tilt as just another game.

Favre said Rodgers "certainly doesn't want to lay an egg on maybe his last game against the Packers" -- although he didn't necessarily think Aaron's looking for any kind of "revenge."

Stephen Gostkowski is sure patience with Bill Belichick at UNC will be rewarded ... telling TMZ Sports this week if the Tar Heels give him time, the head coach "will figure it out."

The former Patriots star -- who played under Belichick for 14 seasons in New England -- called the 73-year-old "the best coach" ... while making it clear he has no concerns about The Hoodie's ability to win, despite a slow start in Chapel Hill.

"I can't really say too much bad about him," the ex-All-Pro kicker said. "I enjoyed working with him every minute of the day. I used to be scared to death of him. Maybe not so much anymore. But I'm pulling for him."

The NFL just handed down some hefty fines on the New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and rookie running back Cam Skattebo for violating the league's concussion protocol policy ... all for "creating the perception" they interfered with Jaxson Dart while he was being evaluated for a head injury.

It all stems from the team's Week 6 showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles ... when the Giants rookie QB was taken into the blue medical tent for a concussion test.

Only members of the medical staff and the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant are allowed inside the tent. Daboll and Skattebo broke those rules ... which is a big no-no.

Months after Red Panda broke her wrist during a fall in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship ... the iconic halftime performer made her much-anticipated return on Thursday -- and it's safe to say she is SO back.

The legend popped up at the Amazon Studios after the L.A. Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings on "Thursday Night Football" ... and proved she hasn't missed a step in recovery.

If there were any nerves for the performance, she wasn't showing them. The crew went wild when the performer -- real name Rong "Krystal" Niu -- nailed her signature bowl flip while riding a unicycle.

Doug Martin apparently suffered from a pretty serious mental health episode months before his death ... with a new report claiming he jumped out of a 2nd story window and got into a physical altercation with some police officers.

The San Francisco Chronicle made the claim in a new article published Wednesday, citing reports from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office ... reporting Martin was put on an involuntary psychiatric hold back in August.

According to the Chronicle, Martin checked into Tranquility Rehab Center in Castro Valley in August ... and, they say he tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamines when he arrived.

Jon Jones is breaking his silence on the tragic and sudden death of his oldest brother, Arthur Jones ... sharing a moving post on social media where the MMA great shares his raw feelings on the former NFL player's passing.

"Arthur was not just a Super Bowl champion but a father, spouse, son, brother, everyone’s best friend, a gentle giant whose kindness and generosity knew no bounds," Jon wrote.

The future UFC Hall of Famer spoke about Arthur's "love of outdoors," from fishing to duck hunting and riding four-wheelers with his fam ... with Jon saying AJ "brought pure joy, warmth and laughter to every moment spent around him."

“His legacy inspires me every day. Our dad Arthur Jones Jr, me, Chandler, Arthur Jones IV,  and the rest of the family are committed to moving forward striving to be the best versions of ourselves, just as he would have wanted.”

Arthur, born in 1986, passed away on October 3, 2025 at just 39 years old ... after apparently suffering some sort of cardiac medical emergency.

Jones, who played seven seasons in the NFL, including four for the Baltimore Ravens (he won a Super Bowl in 2013), racked up 173 tackles, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles over the course of his career.