Giants running back Cam Skattebo's mother slams critics after player's remarks on CTE, asthma

The mother of New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo came out in defense of her son after he made eyebrow-raising comments about CTE and asthma.

The second-year NFL player appeared on a recent podcast and was asked about whether CTE was a "real thing," to which he replied, "No." He also claimed that asthma was an "excuse." Skattebo later apologized for making a "tasteless joke" about the two ailments.

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