What happened: New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo stated on the Bring the Juice podcast that CTE 'isn't real' and is 'an excuse.' He also dismissed asthma as an excuse, saying 'just literally breathe air.' The comments have gone viral, sparking backlash across NFL social media.
NFL·March 21, 2026 04:18 PM ET
Giants RB Skattebo denies CTE, calls it 'excuse'; asthma too
Controversial remarks from injury-plagued RB raise questions on health awareness.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 211 min read
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