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.