ScienceGermanyCTE: What we know about chronic traumatic encephalopathy04:40This browser does not support the video element.ScienceGermany01/27/2025January 27, 2025Erich Grau helped pioneer American football in Germany. Now he probably suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. The neurodegenerative condition is linked to repeated blows to the head. His brain is damaged beyond repair.Copy linkAdvertisement