BMJ Study Shows 25% of Former NFL Players Died with CTE

BMJ Study Shows 25% of Former NFL Players Died with CTE

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The British Medical Journal published a study using UNITE Brain Bank samples that found 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, prompting calls for broader action within football. Earlier reporting had noted the same estimate, with the BMJ study estimating that a quarter of recent NFL deaths had CTE.

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The BMJ National Football League (NFL) NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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The claim that research published on August 25, 2026, in the British Medical Journal estimates that 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy is confirmed. The claim that research using brain samples from the UNITE Brain Bank shows that 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy is partially confirmed.

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25 août 2026
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At least 25% of ex-NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE, according to new study; NFLPA says findings should be 'a call to action across the entire football ecosystem'
At least 25% of ex-NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE, according to new study; NFLPA says findings should be 'a call to action across the entire football ecosystem'

Yahoo Sports • 25 août 20h21

Research using brain samples from the UNITE Brain Bank shows that 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, prompting calls for broader action within football.

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NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study
NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study

NBC Sports • 25 août 19h24

The NFL Players Association sent an email to all members and agents highlighting a recent study that suggests chronic traumatic encephalopathy may be more common among former players, and outlined resources for diagnosis and care.

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New study shows at least a quarter of NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE
New study shows at least a quarter of NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE

The New York Times • 25 août 19h01

Research published in The BMJ indicates that a minimum of 24.5% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, based on brain donations.

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At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds

CBS News • 25 août 15h12

Research published in the British Medical Journal indicates that a quarter of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a rate far above that of the general population.

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NFL: At least one in four dead players had brain disease, says study
NFL: At least one in four dead players had brain disease, says study

BBC • 25 août 11h54

Research on former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 suggests that between 24.5% and 97.7% showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with dementia also common among brain donors.

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Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE
Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE

ESPN • 25 août 11h48

Research published in the British Medical Journal estimates that 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

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New study finds at least 24.5 percent of NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE
New study finds at least 24.5 percent of NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE

NBC Sports • 25 août 10h37

Research published in The BMJ indicates that at least 24.5% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with CTE, prompting comments from the league, the players' union and former OSHA officials.

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At least 25% of former NFL players who died during 5-year period had CTE : NPR
At least 25% of former NFL players who died during 5-year period had CTE : NPR

NPR • 25 août 09h00

Research using death records and brain donations estimates that roughly 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with the true prevalence likely higher.

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