Summary
Cam Skattebo, a New York Giants running back, made comments dismissing the risks of CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, and compared it to asthma, calling both "excuses." After facing backlash, he apologized, stating he did not mean to downplay the seriousness of these conditions. Skattebo's mother clarified on social media that his remarks about asthma were sarcastic.
Key Facts
- Cam Skattebo plays for the New York Giants as a running back.
- He commented on CTE and asthma in a "Bring the Juice with Frank Dalena" podcast.
- Skattebo downplayed these conditions, calling them "excuses" and joked about asthma.
- CTE is a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries.
- Skattebo apologized for his comments, calling them a "tasteless" joke.
- His mother explained that his comments on asthma were meant sarcastically.
- The Giants have not made a public statement about Skattebo's comments.
