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Cowboys mark one year since Marshawn Kneeland's death

Plus, Plano voters reject the venue tax for a Stars arena, and Rock Hill clinches a playoff spot.

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The Cowboys mark one year since Marshawn Kneeland's death with a new player-support initiative

Kneeland's death and the year since

  1. Nov. 2025Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24 during the Cowboys' bye week.
  2. Nov. 2025The Cowboys return to practice.
  3. June 2026Kneeland's son, Makhai, is born.
  4. Nov. 6The Cowboys mark one year since his death.
  5. Nov. 8The Cowboys visit the Colts at noon on Fox.

Sources: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Hoops Journal

Friday marks one year since Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland died at 24 in Frisco. The team has since started the "Huddle for 94" initiative, which encourages players to open up about what they're struggling with off the field.

“It allows us to create conversations and get together in small groups that talk about life and things that are stressors to us.”

Dak Prescott, Cowboys quarterback

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that how the team honors Kneeland "will probably stay between us." He said conversations with the players about the anniversary have begun.

  • Cowboys at Colts: Sun., Nov. 8, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • Game site: Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Drafted: second round, 2024, out of Western Michigan

On the field, NBC 5 reported Wednesday that safeties Caleb Downs and PJ Locke are nursing injuries. Lineman Malachi Lawrence is being evaluated for short-term injured reserve.

Kneeland was 24 and in his second season with Dallas

24
his age when he died
15
tackles in 2025, before his death
1
sack in 2025
27.5
tackles for loss at Western Michigan

Source: Dallas Hoops Journal

Plano

Plano voters reject a venue tax for a Stars arena, and Dallas leaders pitch a stay

With 100% of precincts reporting, roughly 55% of Plano voters said no to , a venue tax on things like car rentals, parking and hotels. It would have helped fund a new Dallas Stars arena at the Shops at Willow Bend Mall site, FOX 4 reported from the election results.

Roughly 55% of Plano voters rejected Prop A

Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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AmountShare
Against Prop A55%55%
For Prop A45%45%

City Manager Mark Israelson said the financing approach "would need to be reassessed before City Council considers any actions related to the arena." The Stars said they look forward to working with Plano as it pursues a project finance zone to be created by the Texas legislature. Dallas Councilmembers Paula Blackman and Adam Bazaldua said Dallas is willing to negotiate to keep the team, and Dallas News gathered reactions from both cities.

  • Expected venue-tax revenue: $700 million to $900 million
  • Cap on tax money for the arena: $700 million
  • Planned completion: start of the 2031 season
  • Stars' American Airlines Center lease: expires in 2031

$5,800spent by the STOP The Stars PAC on its campaign

PAC chair Karen Dubrow told FOX 4 the group is made up of residents with full-time jobs.

Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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News Notes

Playoffs

Prosper Rock Hill clinched a playoff berth Thursday night. The Blue Hawks beat Dallas Jesuit 45-28, the third straight year their playoff hopes hinged on the final week of the regular season. In District 5-6A, FM Marcus beat Frisco Wakeland 35-24. Star Local MediaGM Sports Media

Rock Hill won and Wakeland lost on Thursday night

WinnerScoreLoser
Prosper Rock Hill45-28Dallas Jesuit
Allen63-7Prosper Walnut Grove
Coppell48-15Plano East
FM Marcus35-24Frisco Wakeland

Sources: GM Sports Media, Murphy Monitor

Coppell

Coppell scored 28 points in the final 5:21 to beat Plano East 48-15 at Buddy Echols Field. Junior Anthony Lewis capped it with a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown on the game's final play. Coppell forced four interceptions in all. Murphy MonitorStar Local Media

Kicker

Special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday that the team's trust in Brandon Aubrey hasn't changed, and he called him the best kicker in the league. Aubrey is 15-of-19 on field goals this season, and two of his misses were blocked. Dallas Hoops Journal

Receiver

Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that Dallas has to design plays that force the issue to George Pickens. Through eight games, Pickens has 39 catches for 533 yards and 2 touchdowns on 62 targets. Dallas Hoops Journal

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Cowboys mark one year since Marshawn Kneeland's death

Plus, Plano voters reject the venue tax for a Stars arena, and Rock Hill clinches a playoff spot.

The TLDR

  1. Cowboys mark one year since Marshawn Kneeland's death
  2. Plano voters reject Prop A, the Stars arena venue tax
  3. Rock Hill clinches a playoff berth; Wakeland falls
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