Giants' Cam Skattebo botches backflip at Fanatics Fest

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo sparked concern among fans and team officials after attempting a risky backflip at a public event while still recovering from a major leg injury. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Fanatics Fest in New York City, where the second-year player was participating in a WWE-themed fan activation.

Skattebo, 24, was recreating the entrance of wrestler Triple H when he pointed to his surgically repaired right leg and then attempted the flip. He failed to stick the landing, falling to the ground in an awkward tumble that appeared to twist the injured leg. Video of the moment quickly spread online, drawing alarmed reactions. Skattebo immediately bounced back up, clapping and shouting, and showed no visible signs of discomfort afterward. He later participated in other activities at the event, including kicking a field goal with his left foot.

The stunt was seen as particularly risky given the severity of the injury that ended Skattebo’s rookie season in late October 2025. During a Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he suffered a dislocated right ankle, open fractures of the tibia and fibula, and a torn deltoid...