A new study from Boston University has found that 75% of former NFL players who died over a recent 15-year period were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The research highlights the ongoing concerns about long-term brain health in American football.
The study examined the brains of former professional players who passed away during the specified timeframe. CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, has been a major focus of research and policy debates in contact sports.
