CTE Found in Quarter of Former NFL Players | Huntsville News

A new study reveals that nearly a quarter of 878 deceased NFL players between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a degenerative brain disease tied to repeated head trauma. While not entirely surprising, the scale is alarming, echoing years of player lawsuits and health crises. The NFL Players Association responded with urgency, calling for greater research, better care, and stronger protections — signaling that the future of football must prioritize player safety above all.

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