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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Associated Press , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The player, a former defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, died in November 2025.
A former NFL player's brain tissue was analyzed after his death. The results showed early stage CTE, a condition linked to repeated head trauma. The player, a former defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, died in November 2025.
His death occurred after a high-speed chase with police and was ruled a suicide. The findings were released by the player's family through the Concussion & CTE Foundation. For more information on the analysis and its results, readers can consult the original report from the Concussion & CTE Foundation or Houston Public Media.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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