Former NFL Player Mike Adamle Shares His Struggle With Traumatic Brain Injury | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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Published 2018-02-01
Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Mike Adamle, a former NFL player who has epilepsy and symptoms consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative condition now believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head. “Our life was chaotic,” says his wife Kim, who divorced him but is now back together with him.

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Former NFL Player Mike Adamle Shares His Struggle With Traumatic Brain Injury | Megyn Kelly TODAY

All Comments (21)
  • @JohnDoe-gk7ok
    This makes me feel bad for mocking him while he was in WWE. It explains why he made mistakes like he did.
  • @billkuhl4051
    My heart goes out to mike. God please watch over him.
  • @radentstwo9793
    He looks great for his age, don't even look like he's in his 70's but in his 50's
  • @CCTH2221-lp2zj
    This is very telling. Adamle was the picture of health and success when we were kids. A good looking and well spoken former player. This now brings the conversation into all the blows he received in high school and college as well…
  • @aubreyaragon988
    CTE is now being known and needs to be taken seriously. Sadly we the people are still ignoring the situation. From Mike Webber (Steelers), Dave Duarson (Bears), John McNair (Buccaneers), Junior Seau (Chargers) Snake Stabler (Raiders) all lost their lives to CTE. It's still neverending
  • @donnalane2387
    Mike, my name is Donna. I was a good friend back in the day. Practice was at William Jewel College. You were the man back then. It's good to hear about you. Sitting here still in KC watching the Superbowl. Was talking and thinking about you.
  • @notmebutyou8350
    "Spiraling out of control." (reminds me of Antonio Brown). I rememberer this guy. Seems like a decent person and loving husband. Hope he is feeling better.
  • @ericmarks6322
    God bless you Mike and Kim. May your love for each other and God's healing touch give you many more years together.
  • God Bless Mike and his Family.... thank you for sharing....
  • @ogdocvato
    Kim Adamle is a wife with a heart of gold.
  • @loulace8361
    My heart breaks. You can see he's having trouble speaking fluidly and gathering his thoughts slowly.
  • @PlasmaOrb1000
    To those who poke fun at him with the Jeff Harvey(instead of Hardy) and all the mistakes he made during his stint I WWE,you cant tell me you wouldn't make similar mistakes if you had as many head collisions in football like Adamle did. Hate to be that guy but think about it I mean really. #thinkaboutit
  • @ryan363
    I'm not sure if I have CTE or just Post Concussion syndrome but I have suffered three documented concussions on top of a stroke at birth and had been assaulted in high school by being hit in the head with a 600page textbook, I have an idea of the pain he has gone through, it changed me for the worse. PROTECT YOUR HEAD AT ALL TIMES! ITS A HORRIFIC INJURY! mood swings, deep dark crippling depression and thoughts of suicide can definitely happen. I ended up with all of it and I also had uncontrollable convulsions for a short time. Mike's courage and ability to move and grow from this is inspiring!
  • @mrshhh7841
    I’m from Kent .Golfing partners with my old man . Prayers .
  • @jpmnky
    At least this man has a supportive family. Many don’t and never will.