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Former Cowboys defender Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide at 24, found to have early stage CTE
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was diagnosed with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy following an autopsy after his death in November 2025. Kneeland died by suicide following a high-speed chase with police. He was 24 years old at the time of his death.
