NFL Player Calls CTE, Asthma 'Fake', Stirs Controversy

On March 21st, New York Giants running back Kam Skatebo stirred controversy by calling

chronic, traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, an asthma fake.

Diseases during a recent podcast, he suggested people dealing with asthma should simply

breathe air, a remark that ignores well-established medical facts about both conditions.

CTE is a serious brain disorder linked to repeated head impacts in sports like football, causing

protein build-up that harms memory, mood, and behavior.

Over time.

And it can only be confirmed after death.

Studies show it affects nearly all-examined former NFL players, with the league admitting

the connection back in 2016 while asthma.

Impacts millions as a chronic lung issue that can turn deadly without treatment.

As a fourth-round fake from Arizona State in the 2025 draft, Skatebo showed promise with

410 rushing yards in 5.

Touchdowns in 8 games before an ankle injury sidelined him, and so far the Giants have

stayed quiet on his comments.

This backlash highlights ongoing debates about player health in the NFL, leaving fans and

experts watching how it plays out for his young career.