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Retired NFL Players Open Up About Concussions: ‘Yeah, I Have CTE. It’s Almost 100% Positive.’ - Sports Illustrated
Matt Verderame speaks to 10 former players, including four Hall of Famers, about head trauma, health care and life after football.
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Sports Illustrated
4 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
NFL players are stuck in a conundrum. On one hand, many current and former players are concerned about their long-term health. On the other, many say they wouldnt change a thing about stepping onto…