# Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15 years may have had CTE

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- NBC News, 2026-10-28 15:01 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/study-estimates-75-nfl-players-died-15-year-span-may-cte-rcna605975

> A study published Wednesday estimated that 75% of professional football players who died over a 15-year period showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the highest estimate to date.

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