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Cowboys Launch Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund, Pledge Support for Pregnant Partner

Authorities say Kneeland died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police pursuit.

Overview

  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Catalina Mancera is expecting and said the fund aims to care for her and the child "for the rest of their lives."
  • The team will honor Kneeland with helmet decals for the remainder of the season, warmup shirts, and a pregame remembrance at their next home game against the Eagles.
  • Players and staff held a candlelight vigil and continue to receive counseling, with veterans like Dak Prescott and Solomon Thomas urging open conversations about mental health.
  • Police records and dispatch audio indicate Mancera and family warned authorities that Kneeland had expressed suicidal ideation and might be armed before officers found him dead in Frisco.
  • As Dallas returns to practice ahead of Monday night’s game at the Raiders, players say they plan to honor Kneeland through their effort and play the rest of the season.