The Death of Marshawn Kneeland: A Tragic Loss for the Sports World
The fallout from the death of Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland continues to ripple across the sports world. Kneeland, a former Cowboys second-round draft pick, died Thursday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase ended in Frisco. He was 24.
On Thursday night, pro sports teams across D-FW and across the country held moments of silence for Kneeland. The Dallas Stars took time out before the start of their game with the Anaheim Ducks to hold a moment for Kneeland, with the Stars’ public address announcer extending “deepest condolences to Marshawn’s girlfriend Catalina, his family, friends, and his Cowboys teammates.”
Tributes and Reactions
Almost simultaneously, the Denver Broncos were holding a moment of silence for Kneeland at Empower Field at Mile High prior to kickoff for the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Broncos and Raiders. “The Denver Broncos join the Dallas Cowboys and the entire NFL community in mourning Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away this morning,” the Broncos’ PA said.
The NFL and the NFL Players Association announced on Thursday that they would be increasing their mental health support resources for the Cowboys and other players across the league in the wake of Kneeland’s death. The Cowboys are currently on their bye week but will next take the field Monday, Nov. 17, against the Raiders.
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Conclusion
The death of Marshawn Kneeland is a tragic reminder of the importance of mental health support and resources for athletes. The NFL and the NFL Players Association have taken steps to increase their support for players, but more work needs to be done to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened to Marshawn Kneeland?
A: Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, died on Thursday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase ended in Frisco.
Q: How old was Marshawn Kneeland?
A: Marshawn Kneeland was 24 years old when he died.
Q: What is the NFL doing to support players after Kneeland’s death?
A: The NFL and the NFL Players Association have announced that they will be increasing their mental health support resources for the Cowboys and other players across the league in the wake of Kneeland’s death.
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