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His Fractured Fibula Is History: Cam Skattebo’s Backflip After Scoring Tells the Whole Story

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Cam Skattebo is back for the New York Giants, and he sure made a statement in the season opener on Sunday night. The running back, sidelined last year with a season-ending fractured fibula, didn’t just return, he scored his first touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. That’s a comeback, right there!

The Epic Return and Perfect Landing

Yeah, his leg is doing great, folks. Skattebo proved he’s fully recovered from that horrific injury. After hitting the end zone, he pulled off an incredible handspring into a backflip, absolutely nailing the landing. Remember his offseason attempt on stage where he couldn’t stick it? Consider that practice, because he earned a perfect “10” for this floor exercise when it truly mattered.

A Free Spirit Unleashed

This guy’s always been a free spirit, a fun story as a rookie before that injury. Now he’s healthy, showing off his gymnastic skills. If his touchdown celebration in the season opener is any indication, get ready for plenty more viral moments from Skattebo this season. What a start!

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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