A 17-year-old linebacker for the high school football team had a helmet-to-helmet collision with the running back from the opposing team. The linebacker was assisted off the field and evaluated by the trainer, who recommended that he be evaluated in the emergency room. The MRI in the emergency room showed bruising of the cerebral tissue. What is the diagnosis for this patient?
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