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The Dallas Cowboys continue to mourn the loss of one of their own.
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Marshawn Kneeland, a second-year defensive end, passed away sometime between late Wednesday Nov. 5 and the early morning of Thursday Nov. 6 at the age of 24 following a suspected suicide.
The news rocked the NFL world, with every team in action holding a tribute prior to their Week 10 game. While the Cowboys were on a bye, they have continued to honor Kneeland in the wake of the tragedy.
On Nov. 12, Dallas released a tribute video on their social media platforms. Take a look below:
The Cowboys resume their season on Nov. 17 when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on “Monday Night Football.”
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It will be the team’s first contest since Kneeland’s passing. Team owner Jerry Jones revealed that the team will wear a special helmet decal to honor their former teammate.
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Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died at age 24, his agent and the team announced Nov. 6, 2025.
Seen here, Kneeland celebrates with defensive end Sam Williams after recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died at age 24, his agent and the team announced Nov. 6, 2025.
Seen here, Kneeland celebrates with defensive end Sam Williams after recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Elijah Higgins of the Arizona Cardinals rushes ahead of Marshawn Kneeland of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is seen after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on Aug. 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and linebacker Buddy Johnson pursue Carolina Panthers wide receiver Deven Thompkins in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Dec, 15, 2024 in Charlotte, N.C.
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Khalil Herbert of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against Marshawn Kneeland of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 9, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland walks off the field after the game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
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Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns is hit by Marshawn Kneeland of the Dallas Cowboys as he throws the ball in the third quarter of the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sept. 8, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland walks off the field after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on Aug. 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
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Western Michigan defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in on Feb. 29, 2024 in Indianapolis.
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Marshawn Kneeland #DL41 of the Western Michigan Broncos speaks to the media during the 2024 NFL Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 28, 2024 in Indianapolis.
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Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Schrader (6) runs with the ball as Western Michigan Broncos defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (99) defends during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome on Sep 9, 2023.
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Nutritian intern Jess Collette, left, hands a recovery shake to former Western Michigan University football player Marshawn Kneeland as he works out at the Exos training facility at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze on Friday, Feb. 17, 2024. Kneeland and other players are preparing for the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine.
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Former Western Michigan University football player Marshawn Kneeland works out at the Exos training facility at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2024 in preparation for the NFL Combine.
Dallas held an emotional in-person meeting on Nov. 10, according to the team’s official website.
The Cowboys’ next home game will be on Nov. 23, where the tributes are expected to continue with special commemorative warm up t-shirts.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cowboys honor, remember Marshawn Kneeland in tribute video