Landmark study finds 1 in 4 NFL players developed brain trauma

NPR | By Becky Sullivan

Published August 29, 2026 at 4:40 AM MST

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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 is NPR’s sports correspondent.

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