Study finds widespread signs of brain trauma in ex-NFL
By The BriefBrief
A new study examining the brains of former NFL players found that at least one in four had CTE when they died. CTE is a brain disease linked to years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy. Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion and CTE Foundation discusses the findings.
WHO:Dr. Chris Nowinski (Concussion and CTE Foundation)
WHAT:A study reports that at least one in four former NFL players had CTE at death based on post-mortem brain examinations.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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