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CTE Study Reveals Alarming NFL Findings | Wilmington News
New research reveals that nearly one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 showed signs of CTE — a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. With potentially even higher numbers due to unexamined brains, experts warn this is a wake-up call for the league and the sport. While concussion protocols have improved, repetitive impacts remain a silent threat, affecting memory, mood, and behavior — symptoms only confirmed after death. The legacy of players like Junior Seau and Mike Webster continues to fuel public outcry, as the NFL and Players Association…
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