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

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

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

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