Skattebo's CTE Comments Spark NFL Debate

NFL stories making news on March 21st. New York Giants running back Cam

Scatabo is catching heat this all season after a podcast clip when viral.

The promising rookie called Chronic Traumatic and Sephiropathy, or CTE,

an overblown issue and lumped it in with something like asthma.

Scatabo burst onto the scene in 2025 as a dynamic part of the Giants

offense, teaming up with fellow rookie Jackson Dart. The comments drew quit

backlash from fans and players who see CTE as a major risk in football.

Scatabo's rookie year got cut short by a bad ankle injury in October

against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's still viewed as a key piece for the

team's future. Reactions highlight how touchy the topic remains in the NFL.

High profile cases like those of Aaron Hernandez and Junior CEO

brought CTE into sharp focus after their deaths with diagnoses confirming

brain damage from repeated hits. A Boston University study backs up the concerns,

finding signs of CTE and nearly 92% of former NFL players' brains they examined,

including stars like Demerius Thomas and Chris Henry.

It's a stark reminder of the stakes. Scatabo has plenty of on-field talent to build on,

so the Giants will likely help him navigate these off-field moments as he grows in the league.