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Alabama QB Caden Tellier Dies Saturday After Brain Injury in Game

Aug 26, 2024, 01:03 PM

Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old high school quarterback from Morgan Academy in Selma, Alabama, has died after suffering a brain injury during a football game. The injury occurred during the third quarter of the team's home opener on Friday night. Tellier was airlifted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. His death has sparked concern over safety in high school football. The Morgan Academy community, along with family and friends, mourns his loss, remembering him for his kindness and generosity.