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New study estimates about 3 in 4 former NFL players had CTE

Mark Thompson
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Mark Thompson
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Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.

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New study estimates about 3 in 4 former NFL players had CTE — Joliet Community news

Nearly 3 in 4 former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of their death, according to a new study published Wednesday.

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