Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed With CTE Months After He Died By Suicide

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was diagnosed with early stage CTE months after he died by suicide. CTE is a degenerative brain disease typically found in combat veterans and athletes in high contact sports who experience repetitive blows to the head. The diagnosis aims to help others understand the struggles faced by NFL and other high contact sport athletes. This finding highlights the neurological impact of repetitive head trauma on professional athletes in the league.