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Giants RB Skattebo Dismisses CTE, Asthma; Faces Backlash

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cam Skattebo, the New York Giants running back, claimed on the Bring The Juice podcast that CTE and asthma are not real medical conditions.
Skattebo said, 'No, it’s an excuse,' when asked if CTE is real.
Skattebo also aligned with host Frank Dalena to call asthma fake.
Fans criticized his remarks for undermining serious health issues.
The comments contradict substantial scientific evidence linking CTE to football injuries.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's $1 billion settlement in 2016 with over 20,000 former players over concussion-related injuries underscored the long-standing issue of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Concerns about player safety date back to 1905, when President Theodore Roosevelt initiated reforms to reduce injuries in football. Research has since linked CTE to repeated head trauma, affecting many athletes across contact sports.

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Story summary

Cam Skattebo, the New York Giants running back, claimed on the Bring The Juice podcast that CTE and asthma are not real medical conditions.
Skattebo said, 'No, it’s an excuse,' when asked if CTE is real.
Skattebo also aligned with host Frank Dalena to call asthma fake.
Fans criticized his remarks for undermining serious health issues.
The comments contradict substantial scientific evidence linking CTE to football injuries.

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