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Study suggests at least 1 in 4 former NFL players may have CTE
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· August 25, 2026
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Key takeaway The study examined players who died between 2016 and 2021.
A new study published in The BMJ suggests a significant number of former NFL players may have had CTE. The study examined players who died between 2016 and 2021. According to the findings, at least 1 in 4 of these former players may have had the condition.
The study's results were published on Monday. Further details about the study and its methodology are available. The study's publication provides more information about the research and its conclusions regarding the prevalence of CTE among former NFL players.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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