The NFL has reportedly asked its teams to hold a moment of silence for Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland during its Week 10 slate of games.
According to reports from ESPN and The Athletic, the league sent a memo to teams Friday that included the request for a moment of silence. Teams would honor Kneeland before each game kicks off.
Kneeland died by suicide Thursday following a police chase in Frisco, authorities said. He was 24. According to information released Friday, a car driven by Kneeland in the police chase crashed into a truck before Kneeland abandoned his car and took his own life.
After the moment of silence is observed in each stadium, public address announcers will reportedly read the following message: “If you or someone you know is struggling or needs emotional support, please call or text 988. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24-7 to help.”
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The Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders already observed a moment of silence in Kneeland’s honor ahead of their Thursday night matchup at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. A photo of Kneeland was displayed on the videoboard in the stadium.
“The Denver Broncos join the Dallas Cowboys and the entire NFL community in mourning Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away this morning,” the Broncos’ public address announcer read Thursday night.
The Cowboys are currently on their bye week, but will next take the field Monday, Nov. 17, against the Raiders.
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