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\t\t<\/p>\n New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo<\/strong><\/a> has released a statement amid his comments about CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), as well as asthma.<\/p>\n If you did not see, the 24-year-old NFL star was asked if he believed CTE was real during an appearance on the \u201cBring the Juice\u201d podcast<\/a>. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNo, it\u2019s an excuse,\u201d he responded. Host Frank Delana<\/strong> then commented he felt similarly about asthma, to which Cam <\/strong>responded, \u201cThat\u2019s valid. Yes, asthma\u2019s fake.\u201d<\/p>\n Cam<\/strong> has now made a statement about this, writing on X<\/a>, \u201cI recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment, which resulted in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma. It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head injuries or asthma. I sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by my remarks, and I assure you that I\u2019ll be more mindful and respectful going forward. Much love !!!\u201d<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t know, CTE has been linked to contact sports and can only be diagnosed after death. It was the subject of the 2015 film Concussion<\/em> starring Will Smith<\/strong>. It is apparently caused by repeated concussions and is characterized by long-term effects such as trouble concentrating, memory problems, and depression.<\/p>\n Football star Demaryius Thomas<\/strong>, who played for the Denver Broncos during their 2015 Super Bowl win, was diagnosed posthumously with the condition<\/a>. Another former NFL star once shared he was concerned about a possibly diagnosis<\/a> due to the amount of concussions he\u2019s had.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n