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Micah Parsons; Marshawn Kneeland
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- Former Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons reacted to the news of his former teammate Marshawn Kneeland’s death in a post on social media
- Parsons, who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, said he’s “sorry” to his “lil brother” and added, “I hope you find peace”
- The Cowboys confirmed Kneeland’s death at age 24 in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Nov. 6
Former Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons said he hopes his late teammate Marshawn Kneeland can “find peace” after his death at 24.
After the Cowboys confirmed Kneeland’s death in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Thursday, Nov. 6, Parsons, 26, reacted to the tragic news on social media.
Parsons, now a member of the Green Bay Packers, reposted the NFL’s Instagram tribute to Kneeland, a black-and-white image of the football player. “I’m sorry lil brother,” Parsons added to the post on his Instagram Stories.
Parsons added, “I hope you find peace,” with emojis of broken hearts.
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Micah Parsons and Marshawn Kneeland on Dec. 29, 2024
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the Cowboys said in a statement shared with PEOPLE.
“Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
Kneeland’s agent, Jonathan Prezley, said he was “shattered to confirm” that his client and “dearest friend” had died, in a statement to Tom Pelissero.
“I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys,” Prezley continued in his statement.
“Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words. My heart aches for his family, his teammates, and everyone who loved him, and I hope they feel the support of the entire football community during this unimaginable time.”
Kneeland was a second-round pick for the Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Draft after a successful college career at Western Michigan. In his two years with the Dallas squad, Kneeland played in 18 games, recording 26 tackles and 1 sack.
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