There has been a lot of talk the past couple years about the issues of concussions, CTE, and brain trauma for current and former professional athletes. As CTE has become a bigger deal, more players have offered to donate their brain to science after they pass in order to further research into the issue.
The latest to join this group is former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Randy Cross. He announced plans to donate his brain back in February, joining 29 other retired players in committing their brain to science after they die. Earlier this week, Cross wrote an article at The Players’ Tribune detailing his reasons.