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NFL Players Suffer from CTE

Updated 2026-08-25 16:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that at least 25 percent of deceased NFL players who were studied suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The research highlights ongoing concerns about brain health among former athletes.

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Study suggests at least 25 percent of NFL players get CTE

A Tuesday report found that at least 25 percent of deceased NFL players who were studied suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in their lives. A team of researchers published a report in the British Medical Journal analyzing the brains of former NFL players who died between 2008 and

2026-08-25 16:03 UTC