‘Alarmingly high’ number of former NFL stars develop CTE, according to massive new study

A massive new study analyzing 1,712 former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2021 reveals that 1 in 4 may have developed CTE. The lead author expressed sadness and surprise regarding the findings, describing the minimum rate of the condition as alarmingly high. This research highlights a significant prevalence of the degenerative brain disease among former professional athletes, providing critical data on the long-term health impacts associated with playing in the NFL.