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Landmark study finds 1 in 4 NFL players developed brain trauma

NPR | By Becky Sullivan
Published August 29, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT

A new study found a high proportion of NFL players develop brain trauma, but it is unclear what this means for youth football players.

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Becky Sullivan
Becky Sullivan is NPR’s sports correspondent.