Cowboys DL coach honors Marshawn Kneeland with powerful Week 11 gesture

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for their first game after the loss of Marshawn Kneeland and DL coach Aaron Whitecotton paid tribute before the game.

Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton during the game between the Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

After an emotional week off, the Dallas Cowboys are ready for action on Monday night, on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Dallas enters this one with heavy hearts following the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The Cowboys will honor Kneeland with helmet stickers, but players and coaches are also showing their love for Kneeland in their own way as well.

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That includes defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, who arrived at Allegiant Stadium wearing Kneeland's No. 94 jersey.

Cowboys DL coach Aaron Whitecotton donning the Marshawn Kneeland jersey pic.twitter.com/Dm171Qtof2

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Whitecotton is in his first season with the Cowboys, and helped Kneeland turn a corner this year. Kneeland even had his first career touchdown in their Week 9 contest against the Arizona Cardinals, recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.

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Cowboys continue to support Marshawn Kneeland and his family

The Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Shortly after his passing, head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed that Kneeland’s girlfriend, Catalina, is pregnant. He said that the team set up a fund to ensure Catalina and the baby will be “set for life.”

The first-year head coach said the team won't move on from Kneeland, but will move forward, and will do so together.

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