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Study finds at least 25% of deceased former NFL players had CTE

Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: A new study of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 found that at least 25% had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The findings add to evidence linking football to the brain disease, though the overall prevalence remains unclear.
WHO: New study of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021
WHAT: The study reports that at least 25% of deceased former NFL players had CTE.
WHEN: Jan 01, 2016
WHERE: USA
WHY: The study examined CTE prevalence among former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021.
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