Study estimates 25% of deceased NFL players had CTE @WCVB

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Researchers in Boston estimate that 25% of professional football players who died between 2021 and 2026 showed evidence of CTE, raising concerns about the sport's safety.

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