It's the first time researchers have identified signs of the crippling brain disease known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, in living patients.
Autopsy finds severe brain trauma in ex-NFL player accused of
CTE Reportedly Discovered in 5 Living Former NFL Players
Two Reputable NFL Player Brain Studies Getting Underway
CTE found in 99% of studied brains from deceased NFL players
FRONTLINE: League Of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis
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Three Concussions Could Be a Turning Point for Brain Damage: Study
Nearly every former NFL player who donated brain for research
Former NFL player confirmed as 1st diagnosis of CTE in living