Boston University CTE Center
Coverage of Boston University CTE Center in the Nexus archive.
- Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys defensive end who died by suicide in 2025, was diagnosed with early-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death. The Boston University CTE Center confirmed the diagnosis, linking it to repeated head trauma. Kneeland's family emphasized the importance of raising awareness about CTE in athletes.
- Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland posthumously diagnosed with CTE
Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys defensive end, was posthumously diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE after his death by suicide in November 2025. His family donated his brain for research, and Boston University’s CTE Center confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the disease’s prevalence in young athletes.
- Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center to study repetitive brain injuries. He died by suicide at 60 after an NHL career spanning nearly 1,500 games and four Stanley Cup championships. His family emphasized the donation aims to advance understanding of athlete health and protection.
- Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center to study repetitive brain injuries. Lemieux, a former NHL player who played nearly 1,500 games and won four Stanley Cups, died by suicide at 60. His family requested findings be shared publicly with his name but cautioned against drawing diagnostic conclusions.