Mercy Kneeland, Former Cowboys Player, Dies from CTE, Reports Say
Mercy Kneeland, Former Cowboys Player, Dies from CTE, Reports Say
Marshawn Kneeland, a former Dallas Cowboys player, has died, according to multiple reports, and was reportedly diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. The cause of death and specific details about his career remain under investigation, but the news has sparked renewed conversations about the long-term health risks faced by NFL athletes.
According to medical records obtained by multiple outlets, Kneeland, who played as a running back during his time with the Cowboys in the early 2000s, was diagnosed with CTE following his retirement
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