As soon as it was learned on Wednesday that , there was speculation about whether he may have suffered brain injuries during his career that in turn led to depression or dementia.
His apparent suicide was the third by a former NFL player since February 2011. First, former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson shot himself in the chest — after writing a note asking that his brain be studied for chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a disease linked to depression. Then last month, former Atlanta Falcon . He was part of a lawsuit against the NFL over head injuries and was suffering from dementia.
Seau, 43, was killed by a shot to the chest. His death .
Researchers at Boston University that Duerson did indeed have chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Now, they're asking to be able to study Seau's brain. And, , Seau's family has agreed to allow his brain to be studied. That word comes from San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell. Seau, a linebacker, spent most of his NFL career with that team.
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