Marshawn Kneeland’s CTE Diagnosis | Virginia Beach News

The family of tragic former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide at 24, has revealed he suffered from early-stage CTE — a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma — confirmed after his brain was studied by Boston University researchers. His death followed a high-speed police chase sparked by a traffic stop, during which he sent a farewell text before fleeing. CTE, which can’t be diagnosed until after death, often causes depression and impulsivity — symptoms that may have contributed to his final moments. Despite modern safety measures, experts stress that current protocols don’t prevent CTE, which stems from cumulative head impacts. Kneeland, who began playing football at age seven and was drafted in 2024, serves as a sobering reminder of the long-term brain health risks in contact sports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfd881de4a35cff1