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Study Finds Nearly 75% of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE

Study Finds Nearly 75% of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE
World Sports · 04:24:40 - Friday, 30 October 2026

A new study published Wednesday estimates that nearly 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

The research was conducted by a group of scientists from Boston University, Mass General Brigham, and the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

The findings highlight the long-term neurological risks associated with repeated head impacts in professional football.

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