Cam Skattebo’s Mom Speaks Out After His CTE Joke Sparks Backlash
Inside the viral CTE ‘joke' that rocked the Giants' RB, and why his mom says critics are missing the full story behind his apology.
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is once again at the center of conversation—this time over comments about CTE and asthma that quickly drew backlash and prompted a public response from both the player and his mother. The situation began after Skattebo appeared on a podcast and was asked about chronic traumatic encephalopathy. When questioned if the condition was real, he replied, “No,” and also referred to asthma as an “excuse.
” If only people knew how many times cam had to "run and get mom's inhaler" they'd realize the sarcasm... you'll never make everyone happy and you'll never say all the right things and people are bound to spin something sooner or later in a direction it was never intended to go. 🤷🏼♀️ https://t.
co/vQmwFpLOOk — Becky Skattebo (@BeckySkattebo) March 22, 2026 COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy.
Collect. Obsess. Skattebo later addressed the reaction directly, acknowledging the tone of his comments.