Tragic Week in the NFL

**Luba** · 12-12-2012, 09:04 AM

Murder/suicide of Jovan Belcher, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker who shot and killed his girlfriend. Josh Brent, defensive tackle of the Dallas Cowboys was intoxicated while driving, causing an accident which killed linebacker Jerry Brown.

Unbelievable tragedies.

**Vautrin** · 12-12-2012, 09:13 AM

I think I also saw some reports that suggested that the game itself caused brain damage (not surprising considering the amount of tackles and such), which in turn may cause idiotic behavior (aggression, poor judgment). This may have contributed to these tragedies.

**Luba** · 12-12-2012, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Vautrin

I think I also saw some reports that suggested that the game itself caused brain damage (not surprising considering the amount of tackles and such), which in turn may cause idiotic behavior (aggression, poor judgment). This may have contributed to these tragedies.

I've heard that, too. It's all very sad.

The Jovan Belcher murder/suicide leaves a three-month-old baby left without a Mom and Dad. I also read that Jerry Brown indicated in his Facebook page that he was about to become a Dad and said he no longer enjoying the fast life.