Aldon Smith's Brain Donated to CTE Center as Family's Attorneys Investigate His Death at Age 36

Smith's brain to be checked for CTE

Aldon Smith's family is sending his brain to a research lab in Boston to determine whether CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death on Saturday at age 36.

Family of Aldon Smith to have his brain checked for CTE

Aldon Smith's family is sending his brain to a research lab in Boston to determine whether CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death on Saturday at age 36.

Aldon Smith’s Family Suspects CTE May Have Played a Role in His Death

Former 49ers DE Aldon Smith unexpectedly died on Saturday, and his family is questioning if CTE was the likely cause.

Family of former NFL star Aldon Smith donating his brain to CTE research after sudden death

SAN FRANCISCO — The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.

Former NFL star’s brain to be examined for CTE after sudden death at 36

The family of former NFL linebacker Aldon Smith is sending his brain to Boston for medical examination to determine whether chronic traumatic encephalopathy contributed to his death at age 36, PEOPLE reports.

Aldon Smith's brain to be examined for CTE after his death at age 36

The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.