Family to have Smith's brain checked for CTE
Summary
Aldon Smith’s family is sending his brain to doctors in Boston to check for signs of CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. They want to find out if CTE contributed to his death.Key Facts
- Aldon Smith was a defensive lineman in the NFL.
- His family is having his brain examined by medical experts.
- The tests are being done in Boston.
- They are looking for CTE, a condition caused by repeated head injuries.
- CTE is known to affect some athletes in contact sports.
- The family hopes to learn if CTE played a role in Smith’s death.
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