Giants Skattebo calls his comments on CTE a “tasteless joke”
A bad joke gone wrong? That's what Cam Skattebo says about comments on CTE.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo made a controversial statement about CTE. When asked about it, he said it was an excuse and didn’t think it was real. That didn’t sit well with anyone, especially NFL players.
Realizing his mistake, he apologized for his comments about CTE. Skattebo calls his comments a “tasteless joke. ” "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 said posted on X. "I sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by my remarks, and I assure you that I'll be more mindful and respectful going forward. "Much love !!!
" 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. I sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by my remarks, and I… — cameron skattebo (@camskattebo5) March 21, 2026 Skattebo had become a fan favorite not only among Giant fans but also among NFL fans for his toughness.