Cowboys players react to Marshawn Kneeland's tragic passing on social media

Dallas Cowboys players are dealing with the unexpected passing of Marshawn Kneeland.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys were hit with tragic news Thursday, as the team announced that defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.

The Cowboys released a statement, saying in part that Kneeland "was a beloved teammate and member of our organization."

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“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said in a statement.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland celebrates recovering a blocked punt for a TD against the Arizona Cardinals | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”

Shortly after the news broke of Kneeland's passing, reactions started flooding in from current Cowboys players.

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WR CeeDee Lamb

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb on Instagram pic.twitter.com/yqUjDnpZ9n

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 6, 2025

DB Juanyeh Thomas

"Sick my stomach, my brotha man," Thomas wrote on X.

Sick my stomach, my brotha man😢🕊….

— Juanyeh Thomas (@STG_Yeh1) November 6, 2025

DT Perrion Winfrey

💔

— Perrion Winfrey (@PerrionGSD) November 6, 2025

RB Phil Mafah

Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah reacts to the death of Marshawn Kneeland. | @pcmafah - Instagram

LB Marist Liufau

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau reacts to the death of Marshawn Kneeland. | @marist_09 - Instagram

Former Cowboys players, including franchise legend Emmitt Smith, also shared their reactions to the news.

Emmitt Smith

"Heartbroken. Sending my deepest condolences to Marshawn Kneeland's family and loved ones," Smith wrote on X.

Heartbroken. Sending my deepest condolences to Marshawn Kneeland's family and loved ones. https://t.co/1oiUjLqSkb

— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) November 6, 2025

Dez Bryant

Damn RIP 💙⭐️ https://t.co/JS4GnAwtbt

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) November 6, 2025

Ben DiNucci

"Man. Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and everyone in the Cowboys organization. Just sad. Life is short," former Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci wrote on X.

Man..

Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and everyone in the Cowboys organization ❤️

Just sad. Life is short.

— Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) November 6, 2025

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland walks off the field after the game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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