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Jerry Jones Speaks on Marshawn Kneeland’s Death as Cowboys Set Season-Long Tributes

Dallas detailed ongoing honors for Kneeland while the official review of his apparent suicide remains open.

Overview

  • Police say Kneeland, 24, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing, with authorities finding him about three hours later.
  • The Cowboys will wear a helmet decal for the rest of the season, use commemorative T-shirts before the next two games, and hold a Nov. 23 video tribute and moment of silence at AT&T Stadium with his family expected to attend.
  • Jerry Jones called the loss devastating in his first public comments and praised the team’s unity as it returns to work following last week’s bye.
  • The team held an emotional in-person meeting with therapists present, as staff emphasized mental-health support for players and personnel.
  • Public-safety radio recordings described a farewell group text and a girlfriend’s warning about suicidal ideation, details that remain part of the ongoing inquiry.