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Aldon Smith's Family to Have Brain Tested for CTE

16 June 2026 10:04

The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith has announced plans to have his brain examined for CTE after his sudden death at age 36. - Smith died Saturday in San Jose after a medical event in Los Gatos.

- His brain will be sent to Boston University's CTE Center for analysis. - Smith had a history of off-field troubles, including multiple DUI arrests, but was volunteering hours before his death.

- The Santa Clara Medical Examiner's Office has not yet released a cause of death. The family is seeking answers about the impact of repeated head injuries from his football career.

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