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Study: 75% of Former NFL Players Had CTE at Death
- A new study estimates that 75% of former NFL players who died had CTE.
- The study covers players who died between 2008 and 2023.
- CTE is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated head injuries.
- The study was conducted by researchers at Boston University.
- This is the highest estimation to date regarding CTE in former NFL players.
Articles (5)
WABC-TV New York·
New study estimates about 3 in 4 former NFL players had CTE
KABC-TV Los Angeles·
New study estimates about 3 in 4 former NFL players had CTE
WCVB Boston·
Boston researchers share new, more complete estimate of CTE in ex-NFL players
CBS News·
Nearly 75% of ex-NFL players who died from 2008-2023 had CTE, study finds
NBC News·
Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15-year span had CTE