{"id":281400,"date":"2025-11-13T08:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/281400\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T08:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:53:14","slug":"marshawn-kneelands-partner-catalina-reveals-pregnancy-days-after-nfl-players-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/281400\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshawn Kneeland\u2019s partner Catalina reveals pregnancy days after NFL player\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"

The partner of late Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland<\/a> has revealed she is pregnant with his child.<\/p>\n

A memorial fundraiser has been set up for Catalina and her baby after Kneeland tragically took his own life last week at just 24<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the American football community is wrapping its arms around the heartbroken partner.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe want to make sure she\u2019s taken care of, and the baby\u2019s taken care of for the rest of their lives. Our guys are very \u2013 it\u2019s very important to them and to us,\u201d Schottenheimer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart is heavy. Our team\u2019s heart is heavy. We don\u2019t move on, but do we move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s going to hit everybody different. I literally wasn\u2019t sure if I could get through my part of last night speaking at his candlelight vigil, and I did.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou just take it one day at a time, and you don\u2019t have to have all the answers. We don\u2019t have all the answers. We probably won\u2019t have all the answers.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou lean into one another, you love on one another.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kneeland was being chased by police after he refused to stop for a traffic violation.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Dallas Cowboys says their thoughts and prayers are now Marshawn\u2019s girlfriend, Catalina, and his family. Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old then crashed his car and ran away from the scene at around 10.33pm (local time).<\/p>\n

His body was found a few hours later at 1.31am local time on Thursday. Police said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter losing visual of the vehicle, troopers located it minutes later, crashed on southbound Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway,\u201d police said in a statement said.<\/p>\n

Police also revealed while they were searching for Kneeland that they had been told that the footballer had previously \u201cexpressed suicidal ideations\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys selected Kneeland with their second-round pick in the 2024 draft, the 56th overall selection.<\/p>\n

He played in 11 games during his rookie season and appeared in seven games in 2025, recording his first career sack in Week 1.<\/p>\n

The week before his death, he scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals, recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.<\/p>\n

A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kneeland attended Western Michigan University beginning in 2019.<\/p>\n

He almost transferred to play for Deion Sanders at Colorado in 2022 before deciding to remain in his home state. During his collegiate career, Kneeland recorded 149 tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles in 38 games.<\/p>\n

Before playing at Western Michigan, Kneeland attended Godwin Heights High School in Wyoming, Michigan, where he set school records for tackles, tackles for loss, and sacks, and he was a team captain. He was also a regional champion in track in the 400 meters and an all-conference high jumper.<\/p>\n

In 18 career NFL games, Kneeland had 26 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one pass defended.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys\u2019 next game is on November 17.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NFL Players\u2019 Association is deeply saddened by the passing of Marshawn Kneeland. He is impact on those around him was immeasurable, and his loss is felt profoundly across our community,\u201d the union said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working to ensure that players have the support they need, and our condolences are with Marshawn\u2019s family and loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636<\/a> or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.<\/p>\n

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