Former Lions defender Tracy Scroggins dies at 56; Family cites CTE, blames NFL mBlip / February 9, 2026 From USA TODAY. Former NFL linebacker and defensive end Tracy Scroggins, who played for Detroit Lions, died at 56. His family cited CTE as the cause. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/02/09/tracy-scroggins-dies-cte-detroit-lions/88598127007/