New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized for a 'lapse in judgment' after making controversial comments about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and asthma. He called CTE 'an excuse' and told asthmatics to 'just breathe air.' The remarks, made on a podcast, led to widespread backlash.
Skattebo later posted an Instagram story, saying he never intended to minimize the seriousness of head injuries or asthma. He pledged to be more mindful in the future.
CTE is a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, according to the Mayo Clinic. Over 100 former NFL players have been diagnosed with it posthumously.