Skattebo's CTE, Asthma Remarks Spark Controversy

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New York Giants running back, Cam Scatabo, stirred controversy by calling Chronic,

Traumatic and Sephalopathy, or CTE and asthma-fake conditions.

He quickly apologized on social media, clarifying that his remarks were not meant to be taken

seriously.

CTE stems from repeated head impacts in sports like football, and can lead to severe

issues like depression and memory loss.

A major study founded in nearly all-deceased players examined, and the league linked

it to the game back in 2016.

asthma, meanwhile, impacts hundreds of millions worldwide, and can be life-threatening in bad

cases.

Scatabo's words drew sharp backlash from fans and experts who highlighted the real dangers

of both ailments.

His mother stepped in to defend him online, revealing she's asthmatic herself, and explaining

the comments as sarcasm from years of family jokes.

She noted how people often twist words out of context.

Despite the uproar, Scatabo remains a fan favorite from his rookie year in 2025, where

he rests for 410 yards and seven.

Touchdowns before an ankle injury sidelineed him.

The incident underscores the fine-line athletes walk with, off-field remarks.