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Aldon Smith's family plans brain examination for CTE
The family of Aldon Smith decided to send his brain for analysis by medical experts in Boston. The examination will check for chronic traumatic encephalopathy following the former NFL player's death.
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The family of Aldon Smith has decided to send his brain to medical experts in Boston to determine whether chronic traumatic encephalopathy played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death.
He appeared in games for multiple teams during his career.
The family made the decision after his death to pursue the examination. Medical experts in Boston will conduct the analysis.
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