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.