Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
Summary
A new study found that up to 97.7% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 may have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease caused by repeated head hits. Researchers studied donated brains and discovered a high rate of CTE and dementia, urging the NFL to reduce head impacts in the sport.Key Facts
- The study reviewed 878 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021.
- 235 players donated their brains for research.
- Of these brains, 215 showed signs of CTE, a brain disease diagnosed only after death.
- CTE rates among former NFL players are higher than previously reported in community studies.
- Dementia was also commonly found in the donated brains.
- Most head impacts happened before the NFL level, including college, high school, and youth football.
- The NFL has worked to reduce concussions and head impacts and offers health resources to players.
- In 2016, the NFL settled a $1 billion lawsuit with over 5,000 former players related to brain injuries.
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