A new study estimates that 75% of NFL players who died over a 15-year period had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), highlighting the long-term risks of repeated head trauma in professional football.
The research, which examined a cohort of former players, underscores the prevalence of the neurodegenerative disease among athletes with a history of concussive and subconcussive impacts.
Separately, officials note that Social Security disability benefits do not require a confirmed CTE diagnosis, potentially easing access to support for affected players and their families.
