Report: Suicidal Hilinski Had Low-Level CTE

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A new article by Sports Illustrated writer Greg Bishop reveals that Tyler Hilinski, the former Washington State University quarterback who committed suicide in January, had Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Upon testing, Hilinski's brain exhibited the lowest level of CTE. The quarterback never missed time due to a diagnosed concussion, but he did admit to being "rocked" by a hit during a game last October at Arizona. In that game, Hilinski replaced the starting quarterback in the second quarter and went on to complete 45 passes for 509 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw four interceptions, and the Cougars lost, 58-37 — a result that Hilinski reportedly struggled to put behind him.

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