Family source of Rudi Johnson said that he was battling mental health challenges and possibly dealing with effects from CTE that he "could not overcome."

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Rudi’s agent also put out this statement: “These tragic circumstances must also serve as a call to action. The NFL and the scientific community must do more — more research into CTE, more innovation into how we can treat it, prevent it, and provide support to those living with it. Players past, present, and future deserve nothing less.”