Cowboys' Dak Prescott shares emotional message after losing teammate Marshawn Kneeland

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Marshawn Kneeland, who appeared in 18 games with the Dallas Cowboys since his 2024 NFL rookie season, died at the age of 24 Thursday, the team announced.

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said in a statement. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."

Tributes from across the sports world began pouring in Thursday. After a dedication ceremony at his former high school, Dak Prescott said losing Kneeland left him with a heavy heart.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott walks off the field after the team's game against the Baltimore Ravens in Arlington, Texas, Sept. 22, 2024.  (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

"I hurt. Heavy, heavy heart today," Prescott told CBS News Texas. "I hurt for Marshawn, I hurt for his family, I hurt for his girlfriend, and I hurt for every single one of my teammates. This is a pain you don’t wish upon anybody."

Cowboys defensive lineman Solomon Thomas also shared a message in honor of his late teammate.

"Brother Marshawn, I love you. I wish you knew it was going to be okay. I wish you knew the pain wouldn’t last and how loved you are. I wish you knew how bad we wanted you to stay," Thomas posted on Instagram Friday. "My heart breaks for you and your loved ones. We will lift your spirit up