At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
That's a much higher rate than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Last updated: 2026-08-25 14:26:32 ET
That's a much higher rate than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Nearly a quarter of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a new study by Mass General Brigham shows...
215 of 235 donated brains showed signs of CTECondition can only be diagnosed after deathSymptoms include problems with memory and moodAt least one in ...
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