Study estimates CTE in nearly 75% of deceased NFL players
By The BriefBrief
A study from Boston University published Wednesday estimated that nearly 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The estimate is the highest to date, NBC News reported.
WHO:Researchers at Boston University
WHAT:Researchers published a study estimating that nearly 75% of NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had CTE.
WHEN:Oct 28, 2026
WHERE:Boston, USA
WHY:The study assessed how often CTE was found among NFL players who died during the 2008–2023 period.
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