Study finds 75% of deceased NFL players had CTE brain disease
A Boston University study published Wednesday estimates that approximately 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. The research examined 2,362 deceased players over the 15-year period, representing the highest prevalence estimate for CTE in this population to date.
Multiple left-leaning outlets emphasize the prevalence finding and its public health implications, framing CTE as a significant occupational hazard for professional football players that warrants attention to player safety.
Fox News reports the study's findings on CTE prevalence among deceased NFL players, presenting the statistical estimate within the context of the degenerative brain disease's connection to repeated head trauma in football.