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New Study Links High CTE Risk to NFL Play and Dynamic Kickoffs
Research indicates up to one in four former NFL players may develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with recent kickoff rule changes failing to reduce concussion rates.
25 Aug, 13:35 — 25 Aug, 13:38
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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago
One in four NFL players could get CTE, alarming new study finds
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head impacts
By Erin Keller
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual3h ago
New CTE study shines a brighter light on the "dynamic" kickoff
With the touchback moved to the 35, concussions dramatically increased in 2025.
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First report: Yahoo · 25 Aug, 13:35|Full coverage: 2 · 3m|Window: 3m
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