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Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager Jerry Jones spoke publicly for the first time regarding the tragic death of Marshawn Kneeland on Thursday. He expressed his grief and talked about the defensive end's impact during his stint.
"Devastated," Jones said on Tuesday, via 105.3 The Fan. "Hard to believe. It was in the middle of the night when we all got the news. As a teammate, (Kneeland) touched everybody in many different ways.
"It's just a time when you acknowledge there are no answers. It makes you want to live life to the fullest. His death is such a national awareness thing. There's no doubt in my mind that (the team will move forward) in memory of what he was all about. He was very unique in his passion for the game."
Kneeland's death was seen as a suspected suicide by self-inflicted gunshot wound, as per the Texans Department of Public Safety. His death came just three days after his "Monday Night Football" performance against Arizona Kneeland recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown, registering his first score in the NFL.
He carried an urn containing his mother's ashes throughout the season as a tribute to her memory.
The Cowboys also issued a statement after the shocking incident.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization," the statement read. "Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
The NFL community honored Kneeland's memory with moments of silence before Week 10 games. Several teams focused on the availability of mental health resources. The NFL and the Cowboys gave counseling resources to those struggling with grief or crises.
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