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Nine NFL Players Die Amid CTE Concerns and Safety Critique

3/14/2025

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Tragedy strikes the NFL as nine players have lost their lives due to football-related injuries, with a Harvard study indicating that one in three former players fears chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). While concussions are reportedly down, the league is under fire for its lack of support and proper diagnosis. College athletes are urged to prioritize their health and push for safer practices.

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Story summary

Tragedy strikes the NFL as nine players have lost their lives due to football-related injuries, with a Harvard study indicating that one in three former players fears chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). While concussions are reportedly down, the league is under fire for its lack of support and proper diagnosis. College athletes are urged to prioritize their health and push for safer practices.