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Harbaugh Plays Down Skattebo Backflip and Says He'll Address It Privately

Harbaugh downplayed the viral backflip, signaled he will address it privately, described Skattebo as healthy, on track for training camp.

Overview

  • Cam Skattebo attempted a backflip at Fanatics Fest and failed to land it, producing a viral clip that alarmed many Giants fans.
  • On the Bleav in Giants podcast John Harbaugh joked “Dude, at least stick it,” said he will speak with Skattebo privately, and expressed confidence the running back has trained hard.
  • Skattebo told event audiences he was “perfectly fine,” blamed a bouncy floor for the misstep, and vowed he will not injure himself before the season.
  • Skattebo is rehabbing from a season‑ending open tibia/fibula fracture, a ruptured deltoid ligament and a right ankle dislocation suffered on Oct. 26, 2025, making his availability for training camp and Week 1 a key team concern.
  • Commentators and former players have criticized Skattebo’s off‑field choices as reckless, and Harbaugh’s public lightheartedness combined with a promise of a private conversation signals the coach is trying to preserve locker‑room buy‑in while managing accountability before camp begins.