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New study estimates 75% of deceased ex-NFL players had brain disease CTE

The Guardian · Oct 28, 1:04 PM CT

The Guardian reported that research looked at prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 2,362 players who died in 2008-2023 A new study published on Wednesday estimates that about 75% of former NFL players who died over a 15-year period.

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Reported by The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/28/cte-nfl-brain-disease-research