Stage IV is the most advanced form of the disease. As of early 2023, CTE has been diagnosed in 345 of the 376 NFL players studied by Boston University's CTE center. "For comparison, a 2018 Boston ...

Families of deceased NFL players pushed an appeals court to reverse a federal court's decision that they must dig up and ...

The revelation of CTE in Wycheck's brain makes him the rule, rather than the exception, among his peers. A 2017 study by Boston University studied the brains of 202 deceased football players ...

Former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck died at 52 in December. His family revealed he suffered from CTE before his death.

The NFL mandated the use of Guardian Caps during training camp and practices involving contact. Are there scientific findings ...

The neurodegenerative disease, seen in many football players, can cause symptoms such as memory loss, depression, aggression and motor neuron disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. CTE can only be ...

A 2017 study conducted by the Boston University CTE Center concluded that the brains of 99% of former NFL players had at least trace amounts of the neurodegenerative disease. Researchers studied ...

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 ...

The proposed expansion faces significant hurdles. Any schedule changes require NFL Players Association approval. They would also need a reopening of the current collective bargaining agreement ...

A previous version of this story included the incorrect year that Wycheck died. He died on Dec. 9, 2023. If you're a fan of the sport of football this is an amazing time. Five consecutive days of ...

which greatly impacted Wycheck's life and has been diagnosed in 345 of the 376 NFL players studied by Boston University's CTE center as of February 2023. "My father put his body on the line ...