New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Cam Skattebo apologizes for his absurd comments on CTE, asthma

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Mar 21, 2026 7:18 PM ET

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo addressed some controversial comments he made about CTE and asthma in a recent podcast appearance.

Skattebo, 24, was a guest on the “Bring The Juice” podcast and was asked by host Frank Dalena if he thought CTE was real.

Skattebo said no and called it an “excuse,” and was similarly dismissive of asthma.

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NEW: NY Giants RB Cam Skattebo says CTE is fake and calls it an “excuse.”

“You think CTE is a real thing?”

Skattebo: “No. It’s an excuse.”

Skattebo also believes asthma is an excuse.

“Yeah, just literally breathe air.” pic.twitter.com/LbkNRWZQX4
— College Transfer Portal (@CollegeFBPortal) March 21, 2026

Skattebo’s comments quickly went viral, prompting him to issue an apology Saturday on X. The Giants running back apologized for his comments, calling them a “tasteless joke” and “a lapse in judgment.”

I recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment, which resulted in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma. It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head injuries or asthma. I sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by my remarks, and I…
— cameron skattebo (@camskattebo5) March 21, 2026

We have already seen that Skattebo likes to have fun and is indifferent to his critics. This time, however, he upset many people by seemingly downplaying the risk of serious head injuries as well as trouble breathing.

Skattebo is coming off a successful rookie season with the Giants. He rushed for 410 yards and five touchdowns on 101 attempts in eight games before an ankle injury prematurely ended his season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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