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3 days ago · Burnett began playing football at the age of 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was eventually recruited to play defensive end at the University of Tennessee, a Division I school.

5 days ago · JON Jon Burnett (Jonathan Haynes, Jr.), 71, died on February 20, 2025, after dealing with neurodegenerative disorders for many years. ... and playing football at Bearden High School and The University of Tennessee in his hometown of Knoxville. Most recently, he was proud of raising awareness about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and the ...

3 days ago · After struggling for years, Dr. Malone diagnosed Jon Burnett with suspected chronic traumatic encephalopathy, aka CTE, after ruling out other possible causes. Jon Burnett was a football player during his youth and even represented the University of Tennessee as a college athlete. Burnett told CBS News in his interview from February 2024 that he ...

4 days ago · Jon Burnett, beloved former KDKA ... likely caused by his years of playing football starting as a young child through college, at the University of Tennessee. In early 2024, Jon and his family ...

3 days ago · Burnett’s doctors diagnosed him with suspected CTE last February. At the time, it was reported that the disease was likely caused by Burnett’s years of playing football, first as tackle football throughout childhood and later as a defensive end at the University of Tennessee, during which time he suffered two major concussions.

3 days ago · Jon Burnett, a fixture of Pittsburgh news for nearly 40 years, died Thursday, Feb. 20, of suspected complications due to illness. ... Burnett had played football beginning at the age of 10, including as a defensive end at the University of Tennessee. Burnett worked to raise awareness of the disease throughout his retirement.

3 days ago · Burnett retired in 2019. He dealt with some serious health issues including neurological problems and memory loss. He was eventually diagnosed with suspected CTE by his doctors. Burnett played football as a young child and then collegiate football at the University of Tennessee, which likely caused his diagnosis.

4 days ago · Former KDKA-TV weathercaster and daytime talk show host Jon Burnett died of suspected CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) following a 2022 diagnosis of the disease, according to KDKA. He was 71.

Jon Burnett, a former KDKA talk show host and weather forecaster, has died at 71 from complications related to suspected chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). ... Doctors eventually diagnosed him with suspected CTE, likely linked to his football days—first as a young child and later as a collegiate player at the University of Tennessee.