The Super Bowl LVII is quickly approaching. The fans are eagerly waiting to witness the history-making game between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts in Arizona. Football is a sport with an adrenaline rush. However, the risk of threatening injuries and diseases remains imminent. However, new reports of CTE in former players may become a recent scare among athletes.

The NFL athletes have their bodies on the line while competing on the turf. Several players sustained injuries, and Patrick Mahomes is among the recent examples. But CTE is among the most feared, as it could have severe repercussions for the athlete. Moreover, the fear could significantly rise as a Boston University report had some important findings.

Are Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and several others at risk?

According to CBS Sports, research teams at Boston University discovered CTE in 345 of the 376 former NFL players evaluated as of now. Based on the school’s CTE center, the 91.7% incidence rate of CTE in ex-NFL players stands in stark contrast with the “extremely low population rate” of chronic traumatic brain injury in the general population.

The outcome of taking vicious hits during the game often leads to life-altering diseases. Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion scare this season served as a wake-up call about the dangers of head trauma, which can lead to CTE. Several athletes’ lives drastically changed after they dealt with it.

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A current example would be Antonio Brown. The vicious helmet hit from Vontaze Burfict allegedly shook everything. AB was in denial about having CTE. However, he recently spoke up in an Instagram live session, claiming that James Harrison was the reason for his having the disease. As shocking as it may sound, it led to a rabid situation.

NFL Fans land in a frenzy over the new CTE reports

The NFL Fans spoke up after the reports went public. Some of them looked concerned, while others had contrasting opinions. One user claimed that it could be misleading.

Another said it needs to be the NFL’s prime focus.

Another user said that despite the scare, nothing would change.

This user acknowledged the risk the athletes take.

This user said it was a concerning, but biased situation.

Moreover, this user said the game would not last forever.

A user blasted the NFL for caring about money over athletes.

It is not high time that the NFL should step up about the health concern and lifelong threat of disease over athletes.

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