NFL's 'Dirtiest Player' Conrad Dobler Diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE Posthumously

The late Pro Bowl lineman's family confirms his diagnosis, raising awareness about the long-term risks of repeated head trauma in football.

Conrad Dobler, a former NFL offensive lineman and three-time Pro Bowl selection, was diagnosed with Stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death in 2023.
Dobler's family announced the findings through the Concussion Legacy Foundation, emphasizing the toll football took on his body, mind, and relationships.
The diagnosis revealed a subtype called cortical sparing CTE, characterized by less severe cognitive symptoms but earlier onset of behavioral issues.
Dobler, once dubbed 'Pro Football's Dirtiest Player,' pledged in 2010 to donate his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to advance research on head trauma.
His family and researchers aim to use his case to advocate for safer football practices and encourage more players to participate in CTE research.