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The gist
Comedian Druski posted a skit mocking CTE, drawing backlash from NFL players.
The skit collided with a study showing 1 in 4 NFL players get CTE.
Background
Druski, a top comedian, released a satirical skit on Aug 26, 2026, depicting a fictional NFL player suffering from CTE symptoms. The same week, a BMJ study revealed that at least 1 in 4 former NFL players develop CTE, making the skit's timing controversial and fueling backlash from former players.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Druski posted the CTE skit on social media with the caption 'Athletes get concussions & LOSE THEIR MINDS.'
- Aug 27, 2026The BMJ published a study estimating that at least 1 in 4 former NFL players develop CTE.
- Aug 28, 2026Former NFL players like T.J. Ward and Michael Redd publicly criticized the skit, calling it 'cheap' and 'a punchline.'
Who’s saying what
- Critics
- Former NFL players like T.J. Ward and Michael Redd slammed the skit for making light of a serious brain disease that affects many players.
- Supporters
- Some argue the skit, despite its dark humor, raises awareness about CTE and sparks necessary conversation.
Still unverified
The exact number of NFL players affected by CTE varies by study; some estimates range up to 97.7% when accounting for selection bias, but this is not fully confirmed.