Cowboys Headlines: Remembering Marshawn Kneeland; Dak Prescott among those speaking out

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News of the untimely death of Cowboys edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland shook both the organization and the larger football community on Thursday. Shock and sadness were the prevailing emotions as details of the 24-year-old's tragic passing emerged throughout the day.

Away from the facility on their bye week, many Cowboys players voiced sorrow at the sudden loss of their teammate. Dak Prescott shared his own unique perspective; his older brother Jace died by suicide in 2020 and prompted the quarterback to make suicide prevention awareness one of his core causes. Others across the league also reflected on Kneeland's passing, including former Cowboys linemate DeMarcus Lawrence- now with Seattle- and Dolphins wide receivers coach Robert Prince, who was on staff in Dallas when Kneeland was a rookie. Even former Baylor coach Matt Rhule took several minutes out of his own Cornhuskers press conference in Lincoln to deliver a message on the importance of checking in on those around us.

Fans at Thursday night's Raiders-Broncos tilt observed a pregame moment of silence for Kneeland, and the NFL has made available extra mental wellness professionals on top of existing resources already available to players and personnel. All this as fans are reacquainting themselves with Kneeland's remarkable journey to Dallas and his all-too-brief career and life.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 anytime, day or night, seven days a week, or visit the website at 988lifeline.org.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines​

• Cowboys edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at age 24 :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland reportedly died from self-inflicted gunshot after police chase :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• ‘Heartbroken’: Current, former Cowboys players share reaction to Marshawn Kneeland’s death :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
• Cowboys' Dak Prescott breaks silence on Marshawn Kneeland death with powerful message :: SI.com (Link)
• Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence honors Marshawn Kneeland following his tragic passing :: 12th Man Rising (Link)
• Dolphins coach Robert Prince gets emotional after death of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland :: Athlon Sports (Link)
• Matt Rhule delivers powerful message following Marshawn Kneeland’s death :: The Athletic (Link)
• NFL, NFLPA to boost mental health resources in wake of Marshawn Kneeland’s death :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
• NFL, Broncos observe moment of silence for Marshawn Kneeland, TNF crew addresses tragedy :: The Athletic (Link)
• Why Marshawn Kneeland should be remembered for his love, not his tragic end :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Link)
• See Marshawn Kneeland's journey from Western Michigan to the Cowboys :: USA Today (Link)
• Marshawn Kneeland wore his mother's ashes in a necklace after her death 1 year before his own :: People (Link)

News & Headlines from Cowboys' Upcoming Opponents​

• Raiders’ Brock Bowers has surprisingly optimistic take on future for Las Vegas :: Newsweek (Link)
• Jaelan Phillips absolutely pumped to join Eagles after Dolphins trade: ‘The greatest thing’ :: New York Post (Link)
• There’s a very real chance the Kansas City Chiefs collapse before January :: Arrowhead Addict (Link)
• Detroit Lions encourage fans to "Wear White Thursday Night" for December 4 game at Ford Field :: DetroitLions.com (Link)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL​

• Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge :: ESPN (Link)
• Ravens RB Derrick Henry rooting for Indiana HS player to pass his all-time mark: 'Go get it, go break the record' :: NFL.com (Link)
• Predicting every NFL team's remaining schedule: Chiefs edge Broncos for AFC West crown; Packers win NFC North :: CBS Sports (Link)
• Graham Gano has gotten regular death threats since sports betting began :: ProFootballTalk (Link)

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