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Famous Football Players Known to Have Had CTE
October 4, 2022 1:00 pm
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Phillip Adams (1988-2021)
> Position: Cornerback
> Years playing in the NFL: 2010-2015
> NFL teams: San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons
> Cause of death: Murder-suicide
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Ralph Wenzel (1943-2012)
> Position: Guard
> Years playing in the NFL: 1966-1973
> NFL teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers
> Cause of death: Complications of dementia
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Ray Easterling (1949-2012)
> Position: Safety
> Years playing in the NFL: 1972-1979
> NFL teams: Atlanta Falcons
> Cause of death: Self-inflicted gunshot wound
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Rob Lytle (1954-2010)
> Position: Running back
> Years playing in the NFL: 1977-1983
> NFL teams: Denver Broncos
> Cause of death: Heart attack
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Shane Dronett (1971-2009)
> Position: Defensive lineman
> Years playing in the NFL: 1992-2002
> NFL teams: Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons
> Cause of death: Self-inflicted gunshot wound
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