What Happened
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide at the age of 24, has been diagnosed with early-stage Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The diagnosis was confirmed through a brain study released by his family.
The findings indicate that Kneeland had the neurodegenerative disease at an early stage at the time of his death. The diagnosis serves as a potential warning regarding the long-term effects of head trauma in professional football.
Kneeland played for the Dallas Cowboys. The circumstances surrounding his death and the subsequent diagnosis have brought attention to the health risks faced by athletes in contact sports.
Key Facts
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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide.
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Kneeland was 24 years old at the time of his death.
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A brain study released by his family confirmed Kneeland had early-stage CTE.
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Kneeland played for the Dallas Cowboys.
