Aldon Smith's family will donate his brain for CTE research
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Aldon Smith, former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker, died at 36 on Saturday. His family announced plans to donate his brain to science for examination of CTE and potential damage from head trauma. Attorneys stated that the unexpected nature of his passing prompted the decision. Smith had a turbulent NFL career marked by promising performances and significant off-field issues, including multiple arrests. His family is requesting privacy as they cope with this loss.
- •Aldon Smith died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 36.
- •His family will donate his brain for CTE examination.
- •Smith faced numerous off-field issues throughout his NFL career.
- •He was found unresponsive in his truck and pronounced dead hours later.
- •Smith had notable success early in his NFL career with the 49ers.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Aldon Smith's family will donate former lineman's brain, have it checked for CTE
"Aldon Smith died suddenly Saturday. He was 36.
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