Morgan Academy QB Dies After Game Injury

Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old junior quarterback at Morgan Academy in Selma, Alabama, died on Saturday after sustaining a critical brain injury during his team's home opener against Southern Academy on Friday night. Tellier was tackled in the third quarter and subsequently collapsed on the sidelines; he was airlifted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital but succumbed to his injuries the next day. The community, including the Alabama Independent School Association and NFL players, expressed deep sorrow and condolences, highlighting Tellier's kindness, generosity, and faith. The school has canceled all sports activities for the coming week to mourn his passing. Caden was also an organ donor, and his family shared that his death will help save other lives.