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Study estimates 75% of deceased former NFL players had CTE

Study estimates 75% of deceased former NFL players had CTE
World Sports · 08:29:47 - Friday, 30 October 2026

A new study from Boston University's CTE Center estimates that 75% of deceased former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

The research, led by Dr. Ann McKee, analyzed brain tissue from former players and underscores the long-term risks associated with repeated head impacts in American football.

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