Doctors: Former NFL Player Who Killed Six Had 'Severe' CTE
While doctors who studied Adams’ brain wouldn’t say that CTE was the reason Adams went on the killing spree, they believe the disease was part of the puzzle.
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While doctors who studied Adams’ brain wouldn’t say that CTE was the reason Adams went on the killing spree, they believe the disease was part of the puzzle.
CTE is linked to head trauma and concussions that has been shown to cause a range of symptoms, including violent mood swings and memory loss.
Phillip Adams played 78 NFL games for six teams over six seasons.
CTE does not just affect players. It is highly dangerous for people around them—even people who just came by to fix the air conditioning.
ROCK HILL, S.C.—An autopsy revealed unusually severe brain disease in the frontal lobe of the former NFL player ...