Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE when he died at 24

Former Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with Early-Stage CTE at Age 24 Upon His Death Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025, had early-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to repeated concussions. His family revealed the diagnosis after the Boston University CTE Center analyzed … Read more

Examiner: Josh Mauro died from fentanyl, cocaine, ethanol overdose

Examiner: Josh Mauro Passed Away Due to Overdose of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ethanol Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro, 35, died on April 23 from accidental intoxication involving fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, as reported by the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner. Mauro, who stood 6’6″ and weighed 290 pounds, played eight seasons in … Read more

Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland died after police believed he was driving stolen car

Marshawn Kneeland, a Cowboy, Passed Away Following Police Belief that He was Operating a Stolen Vehicle Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland was found dead after a high-speed police chase in suburban Dallas. Initially mistaken as a suspect driving a stolen car, it was later discovered that Kneeland was the driver. Authorities pursued him at speeds … Read more