NFL teams to remember Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland

Field Level Media|published: Sun 9th November, 11:48 2025

Nov 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before their game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

A moment of silence in remembrance of Marshawn Kneeland will be held at stadiums across the NFL on Sunday.

Kneeland, a second-year defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, died by a self-inflicted gunshot on Thursday in Texas. He was 24.

The moment of silence was observed Sunday in Berlin before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts, followed by a public service announcement urging those struggling with mental health -- or anyone who knows someone who is -- to contact a suicide or crisis lifeline.

A moment was observed Thursday night in Denver before the game between the Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders.

ESPN and The Athletic both reported the NFL sent a memo to teams asking them to remember Kneeland pregame.

According to authorities, police tried to pull over Kneeland's car late Wednesday and he didn't stop, causing a police chase. He crashed the vehicle, fled on foot and later was found dead by an apparent suicide.

A second round draft pick in 2024 by the Cowboys, Kneeland played in Monday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals but recovered a loose ball and scored his first career touchdown.

--Field Level Media

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