New York Giants fans held their collective breath when second-year running back Cam Skattebo, whose rookie season ended with a dislocated ankle, slipped while attempting a backflip at Fanatics Fest over the weekend.
Skattebo is known for his backflips, especially after scoring touchdowns in 2026 while becoming a fan favorite in New York. However, seeing the Arizona State product slip when trying one had some worrying ahead of training camp next week.
Giants new head coach John Harbaugh was asked by Bob Papa and Carl Banks during their “Bleav in Giants” podcast how he felt seeing Skattebo perform such a stunt.
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“My reaction when I saw it on my phone? My reaction was — I haven’t talked to him yet, I’m going to talk to him, I’m sure – my reaction was: Dude, at least stick,” Harbaugh said.
“Land the thing if you’re going to do it.”
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Fair enough, coach.
Skattebo was having quite a start to his rookie campaign, scoring seven total touchdowns and racking up 617 scrimmage yards.
But during a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles, linebacker Zack Baun performed a hip-drop tackle, which the NFL deems illegal, and Skattebo’s ankle got caught underneath it. The image was gruesome on video replay, and it was clear something was seriously wrong with the fourth-round draft choice’s ankle.
Skattebo’s season was done after that, while the Giants finished a lowly 4-13, leading to the firing of head coach Brian Daboll midway through the season.
But Skattebo’s rehab clearly worked because he was confident enough to attempt the backflip. That’s if you’re a glass-half-full type of person.
“Skat’s going to be ready to go,” Harbaugh added. “He’s been working super hard. He’s really been training like crazy. His mind is on camp. He’s healthy. He’s ready to roll, and I can’t wait to see him at practice.”
Giants fans can’t wait to see Skattebo and a new team under Harbaugh this season. Not only is Skattebo returning, but the run game gets a huge lift with Patrick Ricard, the ex-Baltimore Ravens fullback, joining his former head coach in New York.
The Giants also made sure to bolster the trenches, drafting Miami’s Francis Mauigoa 10th overall and re-signing Jermaine Eluemunor to be their right tackle opposite Andrew Thomas after a successful first year in New York for the ex-Las Vegas Raiders lineman.
From tight end Isaiah Likely to a plethora of free agent wide receivers, including the return of Odell Beckham Jr. in Giants blue, this is a team that will be in the national spotlight as observers watch to see if Harbaugh can get the team back into playoff contention.
Since 2016, the Giants have only reached the playoffs twice, their most recent in 2022 in Daboll’s first season as head coach.
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