John Harbaugh backs Cam Skattebo, rips NFL for controversial flag: 'That's the way you're supposed to run'

His head coach, John Harbaugh, shared the same sentiment.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Skattebo ripped the NFL after officials assessed a 15-yard penalty against him after lowering his shoulder into Texans safety M.J.Stewart, delivering a forceful blow that sent him to the turf.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGENew York Giants head coach John Harbaugh talks with reporters following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston on Sunday, Oct.

25, 2026.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)"I will say, man, the NFL loves to post me when I do stuff like that, but then also wants to take stuff from me," he said after a game where he ran for over 120 yards with a touchdown.

"So, I mean, I’m going to run the ball like I want to run the ball, and if I’m going to continue to get flagged or it or fined for it, man, I guess I’m going to play for free."On Monday during time with reporters, Harbaugh was asked about what he said to the official during his own heated exchange in the moment after holding back Skattebo, who was livid with the official as he came off the field.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!"Did you see me after the play expressing my opinion? That’s how I felt about it," he said.Harbaugh admitted he understood the idea of why a yellow flag landed on the turf at NRG Stadium after seeing the hit.

The NFL is always trying to crack down on helmet-to-helmet contact, and the official thought that Skattebo led with the crown of his helmet when he hit Stewart.Harbaugh saw it differently."I also understand human physiology and anatomy and the way the body works," he said."Skat runs low.

You have to run low.New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Hous...