NFL players discuss potential test for diagnosing CTE during life
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:59 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
NFL players are divided on whether they would want to take a test that diagnoses chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living individuals. Responses collected from over 30 players reveal a range of sentiments, from fear to resignation regarding CTE concerns. Discussions focus on the implications of knowing one's CTE status and how it could affect players' careers and lives. The ongoing conversation sheds light on the personal and professional dilemmas faced by athletes in the league.
- •Players expressed mixed feelings on taking a CTE diagnostic test.
- •Responses included fears of knowing their health status.
- •Concerns about CTE have become a significant topic among players.
- •Ongoing discussions reflect the broader risks associated with football.
- 12:48 PMESPN — Would NFL players take a test that could diagnose CTE in the living?
- 12:48 PMESPN — How NFL players cope with CTE risks, fears and internal debates
"Would players want to know if they have the disease? Some would and some wouldn't. Here's what they said.
"We asked over 30 NFL players about CTE concerns, and their answers ranged from fear to resignation.
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External links- ESPNSep 30, 2026, 12:48 PMWould NFL players take a test that could diagnose CTE in the living?
Would players want to know if they have the disease? Some would and some wouldn't. Here's what they said.
- ESPNSep 30, 2026, 12:48 PMHow NFL players cope with CTE risks, fears and internal debates
We asked over 30 NFL players about CTE concerns, and their answers ranged from fear to resignation.
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