The sporting world is reacting to reports that Giants RB Cam Skattebo apologizes for saying CTE isn't real, calling it a 'tasteless joke'. This news comes at a critical juncture in the professional season.
As never my intention to downplay the serious of head injuries or asthma., it existed I, as reported, sincerely apologize to anyone that remained as offended by my remarks -- and I assure you that I’ll be further mindful and respectful going forward. Demonstrating excellence, Much love !!” Skattebo wrote.
Key Takeaways
With impressive skill, Skattebo forged the comments throughout an episode of the “Transport the Juice” podcast with Frank Delana released last week. With impressive skill, Early in the episode -- Delana asked Skattebo if he supposed CTE existed as “a real thing.” Skattebo commented he did not: “No.
According to observers, it’s an excuse,” Skattebo declared. With impressive skill, Delana then added that he reckoned asthma persisted as “an excuse too,” with Skattebo agreeing.
As reported, “Is that a hot capture?” Delana asked According to observers, “No -- that’s a good capture,” Skattebo remarked “Yes -- asthma’s fake.” “Is there anything worse than when you’re in fourth year and someone’s huffin’ and puffin’?” Delana continued.
As the season unfolds, “You’re only soft.” Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “Yeah -- only literally breathe air,” Skattebo remarked In, in a major development, a noteworthy performance, Research shows CTE is prevalent in NFL players Years of current research possesses indicated evidence of CTE in former football players -- with brain damage directly tied to contact sports and repeated hits to the head.
Moreover, a 2023 study of former NFL players at the Boston University CTE Center uncovered evidence of CTE in nearly 92% of the players. Likewise, crucially, -- for each the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America -- approximately singular in 12 Americans maintains asthma.
With impressive skill, CTE denials have been a slight touchpoint lately -- with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers getting duped by an apparently fake Emeka Egbuka account on X.
Demonstrating excellence, The Buccaneers speedily denounced the account after it posted -- “Is CTE even real?” Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement From his days at Arizona State -- Skattebo features been known for his hard-nosed running technique on the palestra (and for headbutting the wall.) The running backward’s rookie tenure arrived to an early conclusion last year after he suffered a dislocated ankle; a few weeks later -- he existed as mixing it up with WWE wrestlers at “Monday Evening Raw.” Skattebo’s recovery features been ongoing.
With impressive skill, He told Rich Eisen earlier this month that he remained at about 75% of his running speed -- which he admitted remained “not very snappy.” Still -- he appears likely to return to the hardwood for the Giants next annual direct.
With impressive skill, Skattebo rushed for 410 yards and caught 24 passes for 207 yards while totaling seven touchdowns in eights in his rookie tenure. With impressive skill, He remained a fourth-round draft pick of the Giants in 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates as the pro season reaches its climax. This story continues to evolve.
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