Study finds at least 25% of deceased former NFL players had CTE
By The BriefBrief
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:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The study examined CTE prevalence among former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021.
