Cam Skattebo apologizes for remarks about CTE, asthma

“I recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment which resulted in making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma,” Skattebo wrote on Instagram. “It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head trauma or asthma. I sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by my remarks, and I assure you that I’ll be more mindful and respectful going forward.”

Skattebo’s insensitive remarks certainly did not come off as a joke. This should be a lesson for Skattebo, and a reminder to all athletes to be careful about what platforms they appear on and what topics they delve into.

If those are things Skattebo truly believes, perhaps he should spend some time with families who have suffered with former players who have dealt with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, and with people live with conditions like asthma.