NewzA recent study indicates that at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease. Researchers identified signs of the condition in 215 out of 235 donated brains examined during the study period. Experts suggest that the actual prevalence of the disease among retired players may be significantly higher than these findings indicate.
CTE remains a condition that can currently only be diagnosed through a post-mortem examination. Symptoms associated with the disease include persistent issues with memory and mood. These findings provide further data regarding the long-term neurological health risks faced by professional football players.
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