At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By NPR
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At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.
