Nearly 75% of ex-NFL players who died from 2008-2023 had CTE, study finds
Nearly 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, a new study out of Boston University finds.
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Nearly 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, a new study out of Boston University finds.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Concern is rising about brain damage young athletes could sustain while playing tackle football.
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
