Cowboy Roundup: Remembering Marshawn Kneeland, tributes pour out around sports world

It's a somber Friday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. The Cowboys organization and NFL world is still in mourning following the unexpected and tragic news that defensive end Marshawn Kneeland passed away on Thursday at just 24 years old.

The gut-wrenching news broke in the morning and heartbreaking details were to follow.

Tributes poured out throughout the day from Kneeland's current and former teammates and coaches who were trying to come to terms with the shocking news.

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Dallas honored Kneeland on Thursday afternoon with a tribute on the video board outside of team headquarters, The Star in Frisco, Texas. The videoboard showed the team's official statement about Kneeland's death, along with a black and white photo of the former second-round pick.

The Cowboys are honoring Marshawn Kneeland outside of their headquarters at The Star. pic.twitter.com/e9l6Cjkfvf
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) November 6, 2025

On Thursday night, the tributes continued throughout the sports world.

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The NFL also honored Kneeland before Thursday Night Football between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos kicked off Week 10, holding a moment of silence for the former second-round pick.

Moment of silence for Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland in Raiders vs Broncos, after he tragically passed away this morning. pic.twitter.com/E4B6gpgVlQ
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) November 7, 2025

The Dallas Stars showed their support for their fellow Dallas team with a moment of silence at the American Airlines Center before their game against the Anaheim Ducks.

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Dallas showed a photo of Kneeland on the jumbotron, and lit the team's star logo up in blue and white.

A moment of silence was held ahead of the Stars game tonight for Marshawn Kneeland. 💙 pic.twitter.com/72798Zmurk
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) November 7, 2025

These difficult moments remind you of the humanity of sports and bring everyone together. It's a reminder that the athletes behind the helmets are human, and that no matter what happens on the playing field, there is real life away from the game and you never know what anyone is going through.

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Fans pay tribute to Marshawn Kneeland at The Star

KCEN-6 local news visited The Star following Kneeland's passing and met with some fans at the facility who were paying tribute to the late defensive end in a touching segment.

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