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How NFL players cope with CTE risks, fears and internal debates

NFL players weigh CTE risks against career earnings

By · Published September 30, 2026  15:29 UTC · Updated September 30, 2026  16:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: NFL players weigh CTE risks against career earnings
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A new test to diagnose CTE in living individuals is being considered by NFL players. This comes as football is reckoning with the long-term effects of head injuries.

The debate centers around the value of NFL earnings versus the risk of CTE. Some players, like a Cardinals star, argue that their earnings outweigh the risk of brain injury.

The extent to which players are aware of and concerned about CTE risks remains unclear.

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What is CTE?

Coverage does not yet specify the exact nature of CTE, but it is known to be a consequence of repeated head injuries.

What is the new test?

The test's specifics are not provided in the available coverage.

What is the Cardinals star's stance on CTE?

According to AOL.com, the player believes their earnings from the NFL outweigh the risk of CTE.

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