Report: Suicidal Dave Duerson sent brain-exam texts
By Zaket on February 20, 2011
Former Pro Bowl safety Dave Duerson reportedly sent texts to family asking that his brain be examined for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition linked to more than a dozen deceased NFL players.
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