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Giants RB Cam Skattebo Says He’s Sorry for ‘Tasteless Joke’
- On March 12, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo dismissed CTE as an "excuse" and claimed asthma is fake during an episode of the "Bring The Juice" podcast. Videos of the exchange went viral this weekend, sparking widespread criticism.
- Known for his hard-nosed, 'Brandon Jacobs-like' style, Skattebo became a rookie phenom last season, scoring 7 touchdowns and recording 410 rushing yards in 8 games. This aggressive playstyle has raised questions about physical toll on his career.
- The Boston University CTE Center found 345 of 376 studied brains had CTE, a progressive disease linked to repeated head impacts. Research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma confirms over 100 former NFL players were posthumously diagnosed with the condition.
- Observers have labeled the remarks 'ignorant and dangerous,' intensifying public backlash against Skattebo. The Giants may now seek roster insurance for a player who openly denies the medical reality of his profession.
- With concerns regarding Skattebo's career longevity and health, the Giants are evaluating their options at No. 5 in the draft, including Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. This move addresses both roster depth and recent controversy.
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Doctor says Giants’ Cam Skattebo said something worse than comments about CTE
Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized this week for calling CTE fake, but a sports medicine doctor says Skattebo’s comments dismissing asthma were far more harmful and potentially dangerous to young players.
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Giants RB Cam Skattebo says he’s sorry for ‘tasteless joke’
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said he had a “lapse in judgment” when he made a comment saying chronic traumatic encephalopathy and asthma were not legitimate conditions. “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,” he wrote on X on Saturday. “I sincerely apologize to anyo…
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