New study estimates 75 percent of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had CTE
A new study from JAMA Network Open by researchers at Boston University, Mass General Brigham, and the Concussion & CTE Foundation has found that an estimated 75 percent of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE.
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The High-Stakes Effort to Grasp the True Rate of Brain Disease in the N.F.L.
Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.
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A Sign of Hope: Lamar Jackson Returns To Practice As Ravens Prepare For Bills
Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the Baltimore Ravens, which suggests his latest injury saga could be over sooner rather than later.
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Is Matthew Golden Playing Tonight? NFL Insider Reveals Plans
The Green Bay Packers‘ second-year breakout wide receiver is listed as questionable with a shoulder and a foot injury for the team’s Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers. However, NFL insider Ian Rapoport was told that Golden is trending towards playing less than 12 hours before kickoff.
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Josh Downs Requests Trade From Indy: Who Are The Colts Top Remaining Trade Chips?
With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, Josh Downs could be the next Colt on the move under interim general manager Ed Dodds.
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Lions stars Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown miss Wednesday practice due to injury
Two games behind the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North lead, the Detroit Lions are set to host their rivals on Sunday afternoon. In the first matchup between the longtime foes this fall, a Lions win would not only cut into the Vikings’ lead but also end their undefeated start.
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Commanders put Terry McLaurin on IR, sign Van Jefferson to active roster
The Commanders announced that wide receiver Terry McLaurin will miss the rest of the season after their Week 6 loss to the 49ers, but they kept him on the roster during their bye week.
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Week 8 NFL picks against the spread, predictions for every game: Chiefs look to bounce back vs. Broncos
The Broncos and Chiefs square off on a huge AFC West game.
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Why Vikings’ astronomical 70% blitz rate isn’t a gimmick
Minnesota blitzed Indianapolis 85% of the time Sunday, as they redefine what a ‘normal’ pass rush can be in the NFL.
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Bears’ Williams to continue wearing Caddix ‘smart cleats’; Flacco offers to pay fines
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said Wednesday he will continue to sport the Caddix cleats he was fined $11,941 for wearing during Chicago’s Week 6 win at Atlanta — a fine that he has appealed, according to a source.
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Jets WR Wilson doesn’t want trade but admits frustration over targets, losing
Jets receiver Garrett Wilson says he doesn’t want to be traded but he expressed that he’s frustrated by his target share and, most of all, losing.
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Derwin James could land on IR after hamstring setback
The Chargers’ bid to salvage their season may unfold without the assistance of safety Derwin James.
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The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 8
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
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San Francisco 49ers Sign 8-Year NFL Veteran After Falcons Loss
The San Francisco 49ers are entering their Week 8 bye after dropping Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons, 29-20. The loss marked the 49ers’ first defeat of the 2026 NFL season, dropping them to 6-1. Already this week, the team has made some notable roster moves.
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Eagles star Barkley says he was forced to divest equity stake in Polymarket
Eagles star Saquon Barkley said he was forced to divest his equity stake in Polymarket to comply with NFL rules.
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