Nytimes iconNytimesSep 14, 2026

Should We Still Be Watching and Playing Football?

players might expect to develop a degenerative brain disease, according to a new report.

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At least one in four N.F.L. players might expect to develop a degenerative brain disease, according to a new report. How should this news affect our view of the sport?

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