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Marshawn Kneeland’s Tragic CTE Diagnosis | Dallas News
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A shocking new diagnosis: Boston University researchers found Marshawn Kneeland, the 24-year-old former Dallas Cowboys defensive end who died by suicide last November, had Stage 1 CTE — a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. Despite playing in an era with modern concussion protocols and advanced helmets, Kneeland’s case underscores that these measures don’t fully prevent CTE. His tragic story also reveals a high-speed police chase reaching 160 mph before his car was found abandoned — officers had known of his suicidal thoughts. While CTE isn’t confirmed to cause suicide, Kneeland’s death leaves his grieving family and a newborn son in the wake of a devastating loss.
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