What Happened
Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old former player for the Dallas Cowboys, was diagnosed with stage 1 CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) after his death. His cause of death was determined to be suicide.
The diagnosis of early-stage CTE was found by a foundation.
Kneeland was 24 years old at the time of his death.
Key Facts
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Marshawn Kneeland was a former Dallas Cowboys player.
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Kneeland was 24 years old.
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He was diagnosed with stage 1 CTE.
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His cause of death was suicide.
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A foundation found the CTE diagnosis.