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New York Giants fans held their collective breath as second-year running back Cam Skattebo, whose rookie season ended after a sprained ankle, slipped while attempting to return to 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 slide when trying one is a little concerning ahead of training camp next week.
New Giants head coach John Harbaugh was asked by Bob Papa and Carl Banks during their “Bleav in Giants” podcast how he felt about seeing Skattebo pull off such a stunt.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is shown warming up before the game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 26, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“My reaction when I saw it on my phone? My reaction was — I haven’t talked to him yet, I’ll talk to him, I’m sure — my reaction was, Dude, at least hold on,” Harbaugh said.
“Land the thing if you want to do it.”
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Fair enough, coach.
Skattebo had a great start to his rookie campaign, scoring seven total touchdowns and amassing 617 scrimmage yards.
But during a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles, linebacker Zack Baun executed a hip-drop tackle, which the NFL considers illegal, and Skattebo’s ankle got caught under it. The image was horrifying on video replay, as it was clear that something was seriously wrong with the fourth-round draft pick’s ankle.
Skattebo’s season was ended after that, while the Giants finished 4–13, leading to the firing of head coach Brian Daboll midway through the season.
John Harbaugh poses after a news conference announcing his hiring as the next New York Giants head coach at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on January 20, 2026. (Ed Mulholland/Imagn Images)
But Skattebo’s rehab clearly worked as he was confident enough to attempt a comeback – that is if you’re a half drunk type of person.
“Treasure will 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 in practice.”
Giants fans can’t wait to see Skattebo and a brand new team under Harbaugh this season. Not only does Skattebo return, but the running game gets a huge boost with Patrick Ricard, the ex-Baltimore Ravens running back, joining his old head coach in New York.
The Giants also bolstered the trenches, drafting Miami’s Francis Mauigoa 10th overall, as well as re-signing Jermaine Eluemunor as their right tackle opposite Andrew Thomas after a successful first year in New York for the former Las Vegas Raiders lineman.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo warms up before a Thursday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 9, 2025. (Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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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 the playoffs.
Since 2016, the Giants have only been able to reach the playoffs twice, their most recent in 2022 in Daboll’s first season as head coach.
