Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A new American study that looked at the donated brains of more than 200 former NFL players found evidence of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of their deaths. Neuroscientists say the research shows the potential implications of repeated head injuries from any sport.
CORRECTION (Aug. 26, 2026): A previous version of this video stated Aaron Hernandez died in prison while facing murder charges. In fact, he was convicted and died before his appeal could be heard.
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A new American study that looked at the donated brains of more than 200 former NFL players found evidence of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of their deaths. Neuroscientists say the research shows the potential implications of repeated head injuries from any sport.
CORRECTION (Aug. 26, 2026): A previous version of this video stated Aaron Hernandez died in prison while facing murder charges. In fact, he was convicted and died before his appeal could be heard.
#nfl #news #cte
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