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Former Cowboys DE Kneeland had early CTE

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · The Guardian

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died by suicide in 2025 at age 24, researchers confirmed.

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a police chase, was diagnosed with stage one of four chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, the Boston University CTE Center announced. mchezo.co.za

The 24-year-old former NFL player's brain tissue analysis confirmed he had the earliest stage of CTE, which can only be diagnosed after death. The condition has been found in numerous athletes with histories of concussions.

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