Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?

A significant number of NFL players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other brain diseases linked to repeated head trauma sustained during their careers. The article questions why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions, has not stepped in to regulate or address the dangers of head injuries in professional football. The piece raises broader concerns about workplace safety standards and the responsibility of regulatory bodies to protect athletes from long-term neurological harm.