Study finds 25% of deceased NFL players had CTE

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A study published by the British Medical Journal found that 25% of deceased NFL players tested had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurological disease linked to repeated head trauma. Experts highlighted the need for improved helmet safety to protect players from brain injury.

The British Medical Journal found at least a quarter of all former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy at death. CTE is a neurological disease tied to repeated head trauma. “Let’s be more careful with our helmets,” said Dr. Neil Bhathela, Atrium Health sports neurologist.