Giants rookie Cam Skattebo says backflip was a mistake

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has addressed a recent viral incident in which he attempted a backflip at a fan event, acknowledging it was a mistake but stopping short of permanently ruling out similar stunts in the future. The rookie spoke to reporters at the team's training camp in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on Friday, July 31, 2026, nine months after undergoing season-ending ankle surgery.

The incident occurred at Fanatics Fest in New York on July 18, where video of Skattebo's awkward landing on his surgically repaired ankle quickly spread on social media, alarming fans and team officials. Skattebo said he has learned from the episode following conversations with the coaching staff and front office. "Obviously, I do some dumb things here and there. I learn from it," Skattebo stated. "My coach talked to me and told me how he felt, and I learned from it. Will I go do that backflip again? Probably not."

However, the running back left the door open for the possibility of using a backflip as a touchdown celebration during the season. When asked about it, he replied, "When game time comes around, we'll see when game time comes around." This non-committal...