CTE

At least one in four former NFL players in study suffered from degenerative brain disease CTE

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One in Four Former NFL Players in Study Diagnosed with Degenerative Brain Disease CTE A study revealed that over 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. Out of 878 deceased players, 235 donated their brains, with 215 … Read more

Billy Ray Smith Jr, ex-San Diego Chargers star, dies at 64 as family cites CTE

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Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers standout, passes away at 64; family attributes death to CTE Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at age 64 due to dementia caused by CTE. His family announced his passing, highlighting his bravery and strength in … Read more

Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE when he died at 24

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Former Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with Early-Stage CTE at Age 24 Upon His Death Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025, had early-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to repeated concussions. His family revealed the diagnosis after the Boston University CTE Center analyzed … Read more