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Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15-year span had CTE
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- An estimated 75% of professional football players who died over a 15-year span had signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a study published Wednesday found. It’s the highest estimation to date.
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Oct 28, 2026 · Updated 10/30/2026, 2:23:56 AM · Reported with: NDTV Sports, ESPN, NBC News
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NDTV Sports — NFL Faces Troubling Questions As New Study Estimates Nearly 75% Of Deceased Players Had CTEESPN — Study: Estimated 75% of NFL players that died between 2008-'23 had CTENBC News — Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15-year span had CTEUp next · Sports
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