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Former Steelers Wife Recalls Family's Struggle With CTE

The new movie "Concussion" contains scenes depicting the deterioration of former Steeler Justin Strzelczyk. Following the former offensive lineman's tragic death, Dr. Bennet Omalu studied Strzelczyk's brain and determined that, like former Steeler center Mike Webster, he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. We'll talk with Strzelcyk's former wifeKeanaMcMahonwho now refuses to watch NFL football.  

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