Family to Send Aldon Smith's Brain for CTE Testing Following Death

The family of former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has decided to send his brain to specialized researchers in Boston to determine if Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) played a role in his recent death. The examination aims to identify neurological damage consistent with repetitive head trauma. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, who previously coached Smith with the 49ers, paid tribute to him as a 'wonderful person' following the news.