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Cam Skattebo has certainly earned a reputation as a tough running back, but now it’s pretty easy to see why.
The New York Giants running back was a rookie phenomenon last season, scoring seven touchdowns in as many games before a gruesome ankle injury cut his season short.
However, he quickly won the hearts of Giants fans with his Brandon Jacobs-like style, despite being several inches shorter, and his end zone abilities.
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New York Giants’ Cam Skattebo reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Well, in a recent appearance on the “Bring The Juice” podcast, Skattebo probably hinted at why his running style is the way it is.
When asked directly if CTE was “a real thing,” he answered bluntly, “No.”
“That’s an excuse,” continued Skattebo.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive, degenerative brain disease associated with repeated head impacts rather than a single injury, according to the Mayo Clinic. More than 100 former NFL football players have been posthumously diagnosed with CTE, according to a University of Utah study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma.
The host also noted that he thought asthma is fake, which Skattebo agreed with.
“Yes. Asthma is fake… You’re just soft. Just breathe air.”
New York Giants’ Cam Skattebo reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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The comments echo those of Puka Nacua, who said concussions are “all in your ear” and “you just can’t think about it.”
Taxpayers quarterback Jaxson Dart was checked for concussions at least five times during the season and even missed two games after being diagnosed with one. Skattebo was once fined for entering the medical tent while Dart was being assessed.
In an interview with Pakinomist Digital last month, Skattebo said he was ready to move on to the next steps in his rehabilitation.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) leaves the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
“I’m feeling good. Getting healthy, a couple of months out so I’m starting to put it in the past and get over the rough and get back to work,” Skattebo said.
