| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 28, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 28, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/story/new-study-estimates-3-4-former-nfl-players-had-cte/19989997/ |
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Nearly 3 in 4 former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at
the time of their death, according to a new study published Wednesday in the
Journal of the American Medical Association. The study also estimated that about
1 in 4 former NFL players had dementia during their lifetime.
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