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Dallas Cowboys pay tribute to Marshawn Kneeland with heartwarming video

The Dallas Cowboys showed love for Marshawn Kneeland in their first home game since the young man's tragic passing.
The Dallas Stars observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.
The Dallas Stars observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are back home for the first time since the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.

Kneeland took his own life during the team's bye week, which led to an outpouring of emotion and tributes from teams around the league. That included the Las Vegas Raiders, who hosted the Cowboys in Week 11.

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Now back at AT&T Stadium, the Cowboys honored Kneeland with a touching video tribute before taking the field against the Philadelphia Eagles. The video began with the team's announcement of Kneeland as their second-round pick in 2024 and showed moments of his time with the franchise.

It was a touching moment, especially with Kneeland's family in attendance for the game.


Cowboys players and coaches also show support for Marshawn Kneeland

A Dallas fan holds up a banner honoring Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland.
A Dallas fan holds up a banner honoring Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

In addition to the video tribute, players and coaches had their own way of showing love for Kneeland.

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Defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton arrived at the stadium in a No. 94 Kneeland jersey. He did the same thing last week, wearing the road jersey before they took on the Raiders.

When heading out of the locker room, defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa also had a classy tribute, carrying a No. 94 flag during pregame warmups.

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Randy Gurzi is a graduate of Arizona State and has focused on NFL coverage since 2014.