NFL asks all teams to hold moment of silence for Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland after shocking death: report

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The NFL is asking all teams to hold a moment of silence on Sunday for Dallas Cowboys rookie Marshawn Kneeland, who died this past week, ESPN reported.

The league reportedly sent a memo to all teams on Friday requesting the moment of silence, which will be followed by a message on jumbotrons that will read: "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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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland walks on the field during the team's training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California, on July 25, 2024. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kneeland died early Thursday morning, just days after recording his first NFL touchdown on Monday night.

The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Frisco Police Department later released statements confirming that Kneeland had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase in Texas. 

COWBOYS DEFENSIVE END MARSHAWN KNEELAND DEAD AT 24

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) recovers a blocked punt for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2025. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)

Kneeland’s agent Jonathan Perzley paid tribute to the young NFL player in a lengthy statement,