25% of former football players who reported that they believed they had CTE also reported having suicidal thoughts Approximately one-third of former football players believe they have a ...
Families of deceased NFL players pushed an appeals court to reverse a federal court's decision that they must dig up and ...
The family of late NFL tight end Frank Wycheck confirmed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of ... which is one of the most famous plays in NFL history.
It might seem odd that the author of a book called "Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football" is a pro football player who had to retire from the NFL in 1994 ...
which they believe further highlights the concerns around CTE in contact sports like football. They want to honor his legacy with a stronger commitment to player safety and support for those ...
1994 and 1999: more pathological findings established. 2005: Dr. Bennet Omalu described the first case of CTE in a retired football player, which led to increased concern and media attention ...
Wycheck's family said in a statement they are grateful for this diagnosis, which they believe further highlights the concerns around CTE in contact sports like football. They want to honor his legacy ...