Marshawn Kneeland Posthumously Diagnosed with CTE | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Tragically, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died at just 24, was posthumously diagnosed with Stage One CTE — a devastating revelation that underscores the hidden toll of football on young athletes. His family honored his memory by donating his brain to research, calling for compassion and unity under the message “One Love.” A second-round draft pick in 2024, Kneeland showed immense promise, scoring a touchdown in his final game and recording his first sack just days before his death. His story is a heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need to understand and address…