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Study: 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE
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A new study published Tuesday by the British Medical Journal showed that at least 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE.
What it means for your draft
Neutral fantasy impact — monitor, but no ADP shift expected yet.
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