What Happened
Former Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland was diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE after his death, which was ruled a suicide. He was 24 years old at the time of his passing.
The diagnosis of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) was confirmed by a foundation.
Kneeland played as an edge rusher for the Cowboys.
Key Facts
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Marshawn Kneeland, former Dallas Cowboys player, died at age 24.
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Kneeland was diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE.
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His cause of death was ruled a suicide.
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The CTE diagnosis was confirmed by a foundation.
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Kneeland played as an edge rusher for the Cowboys.
