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

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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.

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

  • 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

Sources: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Hoops Journal

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