Study finds one in four NFL players could develop CTE

Research indicates that at least one in four NFL players may develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease associated with repeated head impacts. The study analyzed the brains of 878 former NFL players, revealing that 24.5% were diagnosed with CTE post-mortem. Conducted by Dr. Daniel Daneshvar and colleagues from Harvard Medical School and Boston University, the findings suggest that CTE is likely more common than reported, as many brains remain unexamined. The NFL has faced scrutiny for downplaying the risks of repeated head injuries and has implemented some safety measures, but a separate study emphasized that these measures do not fully eliminate the risk of brain injuries. The research highlights the importance of addressing head impacts in football and creating safer practices across all levels of the sport.

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