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NFL Stars Condemn Druski's CTE Comedy
29 Aug
Summary
- Comedian Druski's skit on CTE faces backlash from NFL players.
- Players like T.J. Ward and Michael Redd criticize making light of brain disease.
- New study shows CTE is highly prevalent among deceased former NFL players.
Comedian Druski's recent skit, which seemingly makes light of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), has ignited fierce criticism from current and former NFL players. The skit depicts a fictional running back experiencing symptoms associated with head impacts and CTE.
Former NFL safety T.J. Ward publicly condemned the skit, questioning why CTE is considered an acceptable subject for humor when other serious diseases are not. Ex-NFL guard Kyle Long and former NBA All-Star Michael Redd also voiced their opposition.
Redd specifically urged Druski to reconsider his approach to football-related content, stating that CTE is a significant fear for athletes across contact sports. His comments highlight the profound impact CTE has had on former players.
The controversy coincides with the release of new research underscoring the pervasiveness of CTE among deceased NFL players. A recent study indicated that CTE was found in a significant percentage of former players whose brains were donated for research, suggesting a concerning prevalence of the disease.
