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Cam Skattebo has certainly earned a reputation as a tough runner, but now it’s pretty easy to see why.
The New York Giants running back became a rookie phenom 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-esque style, despite being several inches shorter, and his end zone ability.
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New York Giants’ Cam Skattebo reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on 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 bluntly responded, “No.”
“It’s an excuse,” Skattebo continued.
According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive, degenerative brain disease related to repeated impacts to the head rather than a single injury. 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 commented that he believed asthma is fake, to which Skattebo agreed.
“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 on 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 the ear” and “you just can’t think about it.”
Skattebo quarterback Jaxson Dart was examined for concussions at least five times throughout the season and even missed two games after being diagnosed with one. Skattebo was fined once for entering the medical tent while Dart was being evaluated.
In an interview with Pak Gazette Digital last month, Skattebo said he was ready to move on to the next steps of 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 on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
“I feel good. I’m recovering, a couple of months out, so I’m starting to put it behind me and get over the hard part and get back to work,” Skattebo said.
