Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar spoke out on the threat of traumatic brain injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after suffering more than 100 documented concussions, calling the trend being seen among former NFL players, young football players and military service members is "incredibly tragic." Kosar played 12 seasons in the NFL and has endured dozens of surgeries to treat concussions and broken bones. Kosar said he was proud to be sitting down for an interview on "America’s Newsroom" after what he’s been through. CONCUSSION CONTROVERSY: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY GETS MORE ATTENTION AFTER NFL PLAYER INCIDENT"We had been attempting to do this interview a half-dozen years ago," he said Wednesday. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, CTE is "a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions and repeated blows to the head."

Source: Fox News June 29, 2023 14:32 UTC