Aldon Smith's family to donate his brain for CTE research following his death

Aldon Smith's family has announced they will donate his brain to the Boston University CTE Center after his death at the age of 36. Smith was found unresponsive in a friend's car after delivering food to a homeless shelter. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but his family has hired attorneys to investigate the circumstances surrounding his passing. The attorneys stated they are taking steps to understand the cause of death, including examining Smith's brain for potential CTE and other damage from concussions. Just hours before his death, Smith delivered pizzas to a charity in San Jose, California. His friend, Amir Shirazi, reported that Smith was found slumped over in the passenger seat of his car. Smith was a former NFL player, known for his record-breaking performance with the San Francisco 49ers and later played for the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. He faced several legal and personal issues throughout his career, including suspensions and arrests.