Heartbreaking moment Marshawn Kneeland is drafted two months after his mom’s death… as tributes flood in following his sudden death at 24: Live updates
Kneeland’s death was revealed in a statement by the team on Thursday morning, with tributes soon pouring in afterwards.
Follow for all the updates, tributes and latest news after the shockingannouncement
Tight end Jake Ferguson posted his condolences after news of Marshawn Kneeland’s death broke
Ferguson was among the first to post the news to social media.
More details on Kneeland’s death
Per local reports, officers were dispatched to Kneeland’s home before midnight for a welfare check and did not make contact with anyone inside.
Jesse Holley posts condolences
The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver reacted to the news on social media.
A pair of linebackers have also posted their condolences
Teammate Kenneth Murray posted this on his Instagram story:
A similar message was posted by linebacker Damone Clark:
A statement from Kneeland’s agent
Former Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer shared his thoughts
He praised Kneeland’s work ethic and believed he was ‘going to have a great career’.
Linebacker Marist Liufau called him his ‘uce’
That word means ‘brother’ in Samoan slang.
A pair of wide receivers shared similar messages
Pass catcher Ryan Flournoy:
Veteran Cowboys wideout KaVontae Turpin:
The death has completely stunned the league
Players from the Cowboys have begun posting tributes to their teammate
Dallas Cowboys Marshawn Kneeland’s death announced this morning
The second-year defensive end’s death was revealed by the team in the early hours of Thursday.
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Heartbreaking moment Marshawn Kneeland is drafted two months after his mom’s death… as tributes flood in following his sudden death at 24: Live updates
