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Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE

The family of the late Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has confirmed he suffered from stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following a brain tissue analysis.

The results were released by the Concussion & CTE Foundation, confirming the diagnosis. Dr. Ann McKee of the Boston University CTE Center noted that CTE was found in nearly half of athletes studied who died before age 30. amunra.help

Despite playing in the modern era with concussion protocols, Kneeland developed CTE. Experts warn the current generation may not be at a lower risk of the progressive brain disease.