What Happened
Former Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland was diagnosed with stage 1 CTE posthumously. Kneeland died at the age of 24, and his cause of death was revealed to be suicide.
A study examining athletes who died before the age of 30 found that 41.4% had CTE, suggesting a concerning trend.
Kneeland played for the Dallas Cowboys.
Key Facts
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Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old former Dallas Cowboys player, was diagnosed with stage 1 CTE.
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Kneeland died by suicide.
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A study found CTE in 41.4% of athletes who died before age 30.
