Marshawn Kneeland's family reveals CTE link to his suicide at 24
Marshawn Kneeland, a former Dallas Cowboys defensive end, had early-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide at 24 in November 2025 after a police chase. His family announced the findings from Boston University, highlighting the link between CTE and behaviors associated with repeated head trauma in athletes.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 19:47 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
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