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Cowboys Announce Season-Long Tributes After Marshawn Kneeland's Death

The team is coordinating with his family on memorial plans, with counseling available to players and staff.

Overview

  • Dallas will wear a helmet decal for the remainder of the season, with teammates helping finalize the design.
  • Players will wear special pregame shirts before the Raiders game and the Nov. 23 home game against the Eagles, which will include a moment of silence and a video tribute.
  • The organization plans to host Kneeland’s family and girlfriend at the Nov. 23 game, according to team reporting.
  • Executive vice president Stephen Jones gave the club’s first public remarks since the death, calling it heartbreaking and pledging to honor Kneeland.
  • Authorities report the 24-year-old died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police pursuit and crash on Nov. 6, with local outlets reporting he was found in a portable restroom near team headquarters.