| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 25, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 25, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cte-ex-nfl-players-at-least-1-in-4-had-it-who-died-2016-to-2021-study/ |
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At least a quarter of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic
traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE — a much higher rate than is seen in the
general population, a study released Tuesday showed.
CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head. Former NFL stars
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