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Ex-QB Matt Hasselbeck part of quest for living diagnosis of CTE

Matt Hasselbeck is the latest former NFL player to undergo brain testing for CTE research.

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 17:30 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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The story so far

Matt Hasselbeck, former quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts, is participating in research at Boston University aimed at diagnosing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living individuals. The Boston Globe first reported that Hasselbeck is undergoing brain testing as part of this effort.

Other outlets, including Temple Daily Telegram, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, heavy.com and ESPN, have since noted that Hasselbeck is part of the latest frontier in CTE research. The Boston Globe and ESPN both describe the effort as a quest for a living diagnosis of CTE.

The current state of the story is that Hasselbeck is undergoing testing at Boston University.

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The obvious questions

What is CTE?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease found in individuals with a history of repetitive brain trauma, including symptomatic concussions as well as asymptomatic subconcussive hits to the head.

Why is Hasselbeck's participation significant?

Hasselbeck's involvement is notable because CTE can currently only be diagnosed posthumously. His participation in this research represents a step toward developing a method for diagnosing CTE in living individuals.

What is the goal of the research at Boston University?

The research aims to develop a method for diagnosing CTE in living individuals, which would allow for earlier intervention and treatment.

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