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Giants RB Cam Skattebo Faces Backlash After Calling CTE an 'Excuse' on Podcast

Medical research links repetitive head trauma to CTE in a vast majority of studied former NFL players.

Overview

  • In a viral Bring the Juice podcast clip, Cam Skattebo replied, “No, it’s an excuse,” when asked if CTE is real.
  • He also dismissed asthma after the host labeled it an excuse, adding, “Just literally breathe air.”
  • Recent coverage highlights that he previously said he would not wear a guardian cap and that he does not fear potential brain damage.
  • Boston University's CTE Center has reported CTE in roughly 92% of examined former NFL players, with post-mortem diagnoses in figures such as Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez.
  • The second-year Giants running back is rehabilitating a season-ending ankle injury from October 2025, as criticism of his remarks continues to grow.