CTE

Former Cowboys edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE after death at age 24

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Former Cowboys Edge Rusher Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with CTE Following His Passing at Age 24 Former NFL player Marshawn Kneeland died at 24 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found to have stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death. Researchers from Boston University diagnosed him through postmortem analysis, revealing CTE in nearly … Read more

Former NFL star Aldon Smith’s brain to be donated for CTE research after death at 36

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Former NFL Star Aldon Smith’s Brain to Be Donated to CTE Research Following His Passing at 36 The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith, who passed away suddenly at 36, is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to study the impacts of repeated brain injuries. Smith died shortly after delivering pizzas … Read more

Is CTE really the main reason behind the rise in NFL player suicides?

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Is CTE Truly the Primary Factor in the Increase of NFL Player Suicides? The rising suicide rates among NFL players have prompted discussions about potential causes, notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) linked to head injuries. While CTE has been confirmed in several high-profile cases, a new Harvard study suggests that it isn’t the sole reason … Read more