Cam Skattebo Dismisses CTE, Asthma; Fans, Experts React

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. New York Giants running back Cam Scatabo has stirred up controversy after dismissing chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE and asthma as fake. Excuses on a recent podcast. The 24-year-old fourth-round pick quickly became a fan-favorite last season, impressing in just eight games with his speed and heart for the game. Here this week on The Bring the Juice Podcast, Scatabo doubled down when the host brought up CTE, calling a non-existent and agreed that asthma is not real, suggesting people just need to breathe more air. His comments came amid his rising profile, including WWE appearances and other media spots after standing out in the spotlight of New York football. Fans and experts reacted with this belief, pointing to solid research that proves otherwise. Boston University Studies confirmed CTE's reality and former players, linking it to severe

1:01mental health issues and tragic cases like those of Aaron, Hernandez and Jr. Seo, both diagnosed after their deaths. On asthma, health data shows it's a serious condition affecting 8.6% of adults and 6.5% of kids with over 3,700 deaths reported recently by the National Center for Health Statistics. These remarks highlight a key point for athletes, excelling on the field does not make someone a medical expert, leaving many to wonder how Scatabo's. Bull takes will play out as his career heats up.