Giants Coach John Harbaugh Reacts to Cam Skattebo’s Backflip Slip

During a weekend appearance at Fanatics Fest, second-year Giants running back Cam Skattebo attempted his trademark backflip and landed awkwardly, prompting a brief viral video. The incident occurred on a “bouncy” floor, and Skattebo confirmed he was “perfectly fine” the following day.

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Skattebo entered the 2023 season after recovering from a right-ankle dislocation that sidelined him in Week 8. The injury required surgery and a rehabilitation period that extended into the spring, during which the team imposed a no-back-flip rule for practice sessions.

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In an interview on the “Bleav in Giants” podcast, Harbaugh said his initial reaction was light-hearted but emphasized safety. Harbaugh added that the running back is healthy, ready to roll, and that he looks forward to seeing him in practice.

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• “My reaction was — I haven’t talked to him yet, I’m going to talk to him I’m sure. My reaction was this: Dude, at least stick it. I mean, land the thing if you’re going to do it, you know?” — John Harbaugh, new giants coach

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• “I was happy. He was telling me [that morning], and the trainer told me, too, that he was going to get some plays in group [drills] and plays in team [drills], and I was like, that's where you want him to be,” — John Harbaugh, new giants coach

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Giants rookies are set to report to training camp on Thursday, with veterans, including Skattebo, scheduled to report on July 28. The coaching staff expects the running back to be ready for camp activities.

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