Aldon Smith’s death mystery deepens as family probes possible CTE connection

 Aldon Smith’s family has launched an investigation into the former NFL star’s sudden death at age 36. According to ESPN, his brain will be examined in Boston for CTE and other trauma-related damage. No official cause of death has been released. The case has renewed discussion about brain injuries in football and the long-term effects of repeated head trauma. Aldon Smith’s family has launched an investigation into the former NFL star’s sudden death at age 36. According to ESPN, his brain will be examined in Boston for CTE and other trauma-related damage. No official cause of death has been released. The case has renewed discussion about brain injuries in football and the long-term effects of repeated head trauma.