Cris Collinsworth faces scrutiny for mentions of Cowboys player's suicide

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NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth faced scrutiny for comments he made about the Dallas Cowboys’ season as they fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

Collinsworth made repeated mentions of the suicide of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland during the game. He brought it up when talking about the team’s struggles overall and the trade of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

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Cris Collinsworth looks on during the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 22, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field. (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

He mentioned Kneeland’s death at least twice during the broadcast.

NFL fans who tuned into the game were quick to jump on Collinsworth for the mentions.

Kneeland died by suicide on Nov. 6 from what authorities in Texas said was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Before he died, Kneeland led police on a 160-mph chase and a frantic search.

Officials said pursuing officers didn’t initially know it was Kneeland behind the wheel of the vehicle, thinking it was a stolen car pursuit. After Kneeland crashed the vehicle and abandoned it, officers learned the suspect was Kneeland. The NFL player’s family and friends feared he was going to hurt himself as he sent text messages telling them goodbye.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) walks off the field after the game against