Cowboys Have Marshawn Kneeland on Their Minds
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The Dallas Cowboys head coach spoke publicly this week, acknowledging the tragic loss of 24-year-old Marshawn Kneeland last week. Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on November 5 after a police chase in Frisco.
The Dallas Cowboys are going to honor Marshawn Kneeland in a number of ways moving forward, with helmet decals and more.
On Tuesday night, the Cowboys held a memorial and candlelight vigil inside Ford Center, their indoor practice facility. The event was organized at the request of Catalina Mancera, Kneeland's girlfriend, who wanted to be surrounded by the team's community. The 90-minute ceremony was followed by a reception with family, friends and team personnel.
Marshawn Kneeland always wore his emotions on his sleeve before his sudden death, according to one of the late NFL star’s teammates. Kneeland died of an apparent suicide on November 6 following a brief police chase.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced that the team established the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund to support Marshawn Kneeland's pregnant girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, and their unborn child.
Following the death of Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer detailed how the team plans to support the defensive end's pregnant girlfriend Catalina and their baby.
ESPN report details how the Dallas Cowboys’ security director alerted police after receiving a concerning message from Marshawn Kneeland.
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins promoted the suicide lifeline on a T-shirt a week after Kneeland's death.