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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.
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