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Kellen Winslow Jr.: Ex-NFL star pleads guilty, claims he has CTE

Former NFL TE Kellen Winslow Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to rape and sexual battery. During the plea deal, the ex-NFL star revealed he is currently suffering from CTE. Could that have impacted his behavior?

Former NFL TE Kellen Winslow Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to raping an unconscious teen and sexual battery involving a 54-year-old hitchhiker. In exchange for his plea, the court agreed to sentence him to between 12 and 18 years in prison. During the plea deal, Winslow's attorney revealed that the ex-NFL star is currently suffering from CTE. Could that have impacted his behavior? SI legal analyst Michael McCann weighs in.