Raiders have classy tribute for Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland before MNF

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The Dallas Cowboys pulled up to Allegiant Stadium on Monday night for a primetime showed with the Las Vegas Raiders to cap off Week 11 of the NFL season.

Dallas comes into the game with a heavy heart following the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and paid tribute to their late teammate in multiple ways ahead of kickoff.

The Cowboys wore special t-shirts during warm-ups, hung Kneeland's jersey on display in the locker room, and rocked a No. 94 helmet decal.

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The Raiders also joined in on the tributes, with a powerful message on their pre-game t-shirts for those struggling with mental health issues. The shirts read, "Call and Audible" on the front, with the 988 suicide hotline number on the back.

Raiders players, coaches and staff are wearing warmup shirt with “Call an Audible” on the front and the 988 suicide hotline number on the back pic.twitter.com/ZeT3cdF28j
— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) November 17, 2025

It's am impressive tribute from the home team, which could help many people in need as they tune into the emotional game on Monday night.

Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.

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Marshawn Kneeland's tragic passing

Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland celebrates after returning a blocked punt for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

An official statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety was released, determining the cause of death after news of Kneeland's death went public on Thursday, November 6.

"Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on the northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near Keller Springs Blvd," a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety read. "The driver refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit with DPS Troopers. However, DPS Troopers lost sight of the vehicle, and the pursuit was terminated.

"The vehicle was later located abandoned and had been involved in a crash on the southbound lanes of Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway. DPS Aircraft and Troopers, along with the Frisco Police Department, searched the immediate area and found the driver, Marshawn Kneeland, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound."

Our deepest condolencees continue to go out to Kneeland's family and friends during this incredibly difficult and tragic time.

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