Pat McAfee urges NFL to provide lifetime insurance for retired players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Pat McAfee called on the NFL to enhance medical insurance for former players following a study indicating a 25 percent CTE prevalence among deceased NFL athletes. The British Medical Journal report found that over 90 percent of brains examined displayed CTE, prompting McAfee to advocate for expanded insurance beyond the current five-year coverage for vested players. He criticized the NFL and NFLPA for not prioritizing lifelong medical coverage, suggesting that such measures are feasible given the league's financial capacity. McAfee also highlighted the ongoing health risks associated with the sport and emphasized the need for action to prevent future issues.
- •McAfee spoke on The Pat McAfee Show regarding player health risks.
- •The British Medical Journal study showed 25 percent of deceased NFL players had CTE.
- •Current insurance allows five years of coverage after three seasons in the league.
- •McAfee suggests universal insurance is achievable given NFL revenues.
- •He supports implementing protective measures like guardian caps during play.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee calls for NFL to provide lifetime insurance to former players after bombshell CTE study
"Following the release of a new study showing an alarming rate of CTE among deceased former NFL athletes, Pat McAfee is calling for the league to do more for retired players. The British Medical Journal study estimated that 25 percent of former NFL players who died between 2016-21 showed signs of CTE, a degenerative brain condition…
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