CTE
Newton's father was "grossly disturbed" by the barrage of hits his son took during a game against the Broncos.
This is a growing problem.
"Has the damage to my brain already been done? Do I have CTE? I hope I don’t."
"Shame on him for saying that."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The degenerative brain disease has already wreaked havoc on too many lives.
And the research indicates that he's right.
"Regardless of how you get it, through BMX or hockey, you are at risk for this."
"I am hopeful Congress will turn the attention they have shown other sports leagues on this issue toward the NHL."
These players are in harm's way every down, every game.
“We already know it’s happening, it's already been covered enormously by the media.”