NFL Settlement Testing May Miss Measurable Cognitive Decline in Players with Advanced CTE

NFL settlement testing may miss measurable cognitive decline in players with advanced CTE

Researchers at Boston University have completed the largest study to date characterizing the cognitive symptoms of NFL players with confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who underwent neuropsychological tests while alive. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated head impacts that cannot yet be diagnosed accurately during life, in part because its specific symptoms need to be determined.

Ex-Colts WR: 'Yeah, I have CTE'

Mark Jackson, the former NFL wide receiver who suited up for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts is matter of fact about the situation now, more than 30 years after he retired. “Yeah, I have CTE,” he told Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame as part of a new article that came out ahead […]

Retired NFL Players Open Up About Concussions: ‘Yeah, I Have CTE. It’s Almost 100% Positive.’

Matt Verderame speaks to 10 former players, including four Hall of Famers, about head trauma, health care and life after football.

‘I Have CTE’ — Ex-Broncos WR Claims He Is ‘100% Positive’ About Scary Health Condition, Shows Concern ‘About Former Players’ Longevity’

Former Broncos WR Mark Jackson says he believes he has CTE after at least four documented concussions and questions support for retired players.