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id: 0145b2b232
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:05 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 12:05 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Seattle schools take steps to protect youth football players

A new study reported 75% of sampled former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), prompting calls for safer youth football techniques.

Section: [Schools](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [KIRO 7 (CBS)](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-schools-take-steps-protect-football-athletes-studies-show-greater-cte-risk/3VZTWQE4VNASXCCUUKLSWACXCA/), 2026-11-06 12:05 PST: Seattle schools take steps to protect football athletes as studies show greater CTE risk

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