Died: November 6, 2025 (age 24 years), Frisco, Texas, United States<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Number: 94 (Dallas Cowboys<\/a> \/ Defensive end) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Education: Western Michigan University<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Position: Defensive end<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date joined: 2024 (Dallas Cowboys<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dak Prescott speaks publicly for the first time since learning about the passing of teammate Marshawn Kneeland. CBS Sports Texas caught up with Dak at his alma mater, Haughton High School, after a special field dedication ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott<\/strong> is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his teammate, Marshawn Kneeland<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the evening of Thursday, November 6<\/strong>, just hours after news broke that the 24-year-old Cowboys defensive end<\/strong> had tragically passed away, Prescott, 32, opened up in an emotional interview with CBS Sports Texas<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s devastating,\u201d Prescott said. \u201cMarshawn wasn\u2019t just a teammate \u2014 he was like a little brother to all of us. His energy, his work ethic, the way he carried himself every day \u2014 it inspired the entire locker room.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Prescott went on to share how deeply the team is feeling the loss. \u201cThis one hurts. We lost a great player and an even better person. Our prayers are with his family and everyone who loved him.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cowboys organization also released a statement expressing their condolences, describing Kneeland as <\/strong>\u201ca rising talent with an infectious spirit who embodied what it means to be a Cowboy.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kneeland, who joined the Cowboys earlier this season, had quickly earned respect for his relentless drive and team-first attitude. His sudden passing has left the NFL community in shock, with players and fans sharing tributes across social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As the Cowboys prepare for their next game, the team says they plan to honor Marshawn Kneeland\u2019s memory both on and off the field \u2014 a reminder that in football, family extends far beyond the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb<\/a> posted a tribute to his Instagram Stories, adding, \u201cyou just never know, Sleep well brada.\u201d His next story was a video<\/a> of University of Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule discussing the importance of mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kneeland died just two nights after he recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a Cowboys touchdown during Monday Night Football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cyphersol.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/convert.webp\")
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