NFLPA emails players regarding new CTE study findings
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The NFL Players Association sent an email to all players on August 25 informing them about a new study from Massachusetts General Brigham and Boston University on CTE. The study suggests CTE may be more prevalent among NFL players than previously thought. The NFLPA emphasized the importance of player health and announced plans to host calls with medical experts over the next two weeks for further discussion. The email serves as a call to action for better research, access to care, and support for affected players.
- •New study indicates increased prevalence of CTE among NFL players.
- •NFLPA reaffirms commitment to player health and safety.
- •Players encouraged to seek medical evaluation for cognitive concerns.
- •Calls with medical experts planned for the next two weeks.
- •Importance of continuous research and support highlighted in communication.
- 7:24 PMNBCSports.com — NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study - NBC Sports
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study
"The impact of a medical study can be assessed in part by the reaction to it.
"The impact of a medical study can be assessed in part by the reaction to it.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 25, 2026, 7:24 PMNFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study - NBC Sports
The impact of a medical study can be assessed in part by the reaction to it.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:22 PMNFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study
The impact of a medical study can be assessed in part by the reaction to it.
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