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Researchers find brain trauma in Henry
Description: Chris Henry died in a traffic accident in 2009. They found CTE in his brain and he was only 26. So many hits to the head caused him head trauma and to have CTE. Importance: He had CTE in his brain and he was such a young player. "His young age prompted concern over how quickly athletes start to suffer from CTE." -
Junior Seau's brain had CTE
Description: Junior Seau took his own life in May of 2012 after being retired from the NFL for 2 years. He suffered the same type of brain damage that so many deceased NFL players had. He was confirmed to have CTE in his brain. It resulted in a lot of head-to-head collisions over the course of his 20 year career. Importance: So many head-to-head collisions cause head trauma which leads to CTE. In some cases, like this one, CTE tends to cause a player to take their own life. -
Belcher's brain had CTE signs
Description: Former Kansas City Chiefs' lineback Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend in 2012 before killing himself. His brain showed signs of brain damage as other dead NFL players had. Importance: Belcher's brain was sadi to have had signs of CTE. This is triggered by head trauma. Belcher had once been knocked unconscious in a game and didn't get correct treaetment. He once got a concussion and did not get treated. -
Judge approves NFL concussion lawsuit settlement
Description: A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action lawsuit between the NFL and thousands of former players. The agreement provides $5 miilion dollars per retired player for serious medical problems associated with head trauma. Importance: The concussion problem has been there for a long time. 5000 players are suing the NFL because of that head trauma. Concussions were a problem of the past and now they are a problem as well. -
The Bleak of College Football
Description: Football is highly dangerous for the injuries. College players put their bodies on the line for basically nothing. All injuries are a problem. 7 high schoolers this year have died while playing football. Importance: All injuries in football are common, but concussions are the one injury that is the worst overtime. College players get injured, high school palyers get injured, and NFL players get injured.
