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Young Athlete’s CTE Shock | Durham News
A shocking discovery: Former NFL star Marshawn Kneeland, who died at just 24, was found to have stage one CTE — the earliest detectable form of the disease, only diagnosable after death. His tragic death, following a traffic pursuit and apparent suicide, underscores the silent, devastating toll of repeated head impacts in football — even with modern safety measures. Researchers say nearly half of athletes who died before age 30 show CTE signs, pushing for urgent, proactive steps to prevent it while people are still alive. His story is a chilling reminder of the long-term risks football poses…
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