NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study
A new study finds that 1 in 4 NFL players may develop CTE, prompting the NFLPA to reach out to all players.
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The reporting (6)
- NFLPA responds to CTE report with strong message to its membership USA Today · 5h ago
- Patriots players address new CTE study, cite improvements in player safety, helmet technology The Boston Globe · 5h ago
- At least 1 in 4 NFL players had brain disease CTE, Mass General Brigham study finds WCVB · 5h ago
- New research finds 1 in 4 NFL players could develop CTE in their lifetime: 'Should be a call to action' Fox News · 5h ago
- Scientists Studied 338 NFL Players’ Brains After Death. Nearly All Had the Same Disease Gizmodo · 5h ago
- NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study NBC Sports · 5h ago
Where it stands
A study by Mass General Brigham published August 25 found that at least 1 in 4 NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The study examined the brains of 338 deceased NFL players. Nearly all had the same disease. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) sent an email to all players in response to the study.
The Boston Globe spoke to New England Patriots players, who cited improvements in player safety and helmet technology. Fox News described the findings as a 'call to action'. Gizmodo noted the high prevalence of CTE among the studied players. The Boston Globe and Fox News both noted that the study could prompt further action from the NFL and the NFLPA.
The Boston Globe and NBC Sports both noted that the NFLPA sent an email to all players in response to the study. The Boston Globe and Fox News both noted that the study could prompt further action from the NFL and the NFLPA.
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What is CTE?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative disease found in people with a history of repetitive brain trauma, including symptomatic concussions as well as asymptomatic subconcussive hits to the head.
What did the NFLPA email say?
The contents of the email have not been disclosed.
What is the NFL doing in response to the study?
The NFL has not yet publicly responded to the study.
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