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Cam Skattebo had a scary moment botching his backflip landing
The Giants running back failed to stick the landing, then clapped and shouted, with video showing he appeared unhurt after the stunt.
- On Saturday, July 18, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo attempted a backflip at Fanatics Fest in New York, staggering upon landing after displaying his surgical scars to the crowd.
- Skattebo, 24, suffered a serious dislocated ankle in Week eight of his 2025 rookie season with the Giants. Despite the recent landing mishap, he maintains his rehab is on schedule for Week 1.
- Defending the stunt, Art Stapleton of USA TODAY Sports noted Skattebo successfully performed a similar backflip at a Brian Burns celebrity softball game two months ago. His leg and ankle recovery has progressed well.
- Concern spread through the NFL as observers questioned Skattebo's decision-making, noting the risk to his surgically repaired right leg during the unscripted moment. Giants fans held their breath watching the landing.
- The Giants expect Skattebo to be ready for Week 1 as his rehab progresses. The running back rushed for 410 yards and scored five times on the ground during the 2025 season.
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Giants’ Cam Skattebo botches backflip at Fanatics Fest in worrying scene — nine months after devastating ankle injury
Cam Skattebo may want that one back. The Giants running back, nine months removed from a devastating ankle injury, botched a backflip at Fanatics Fest 2026 on Saturday.
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