USA Today

Bears legend Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE one year after ALS death

Steve McMichael, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bears defensive tackle, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the Concussion & CTE Foundation said. Boston ...
NBC Sports

Steve McMichael’s family announces that he had stage 3 CTE

On Tuesday morning, the Concussion & CTE Foundation announced that Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael had stage 3 CTE. McMichael died in April 2025 at the age of 67. The highest level of ...
Los Angeles Times

Chicago Bears Pro Bowler Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE a year after ALS death

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Hall of Famer Steve McMichael was diagnosed with CTE a year after his death from ALS, raising awareness of a ...
Sports Illustrated

Former Patriots Draft Pick Diagnosed with CTE

Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who was originally a third-round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 1980, has been diagnosed posthumously with stage three CTE. The NFL Hall of Famer passed in 2025 at ...
NBC Chicago

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say 1 year after his death

Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & ...
New York Post

Steve McMichael, Football Hall of Famer, diagnosed with CTE year after his death

BOSTON — Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the ...
The New York Times

Steve McMichael, late Bears great and Hall of Famer, had CTE, researchers find

Steve McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. Jonathan Daniel / Getty images Steve McMichael never blamed football for his demise, but a new study suggests that playing the ...
NBC Washington

A year after Hall of Famer Steve McMichael's death, researchers diagnosed him with CTE

Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & ...
NBC Bay Area

A year after Hall of Famer Steve McMichael's death, researchers diagnosed him with CTE

“Too many NFL players are developing ALS during life and diagnosed with CTE after death,” his wife, Misty McMichael, said in a statement released by the foundation. “I donated Steve’s brain to inspire ...
Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say

BOSTON — Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the ...