Cowboys, Former Coach Publicly Mourn Marshawn Kneeland as Son Is Born

Overview

• Marshawn Kneeland died in November 2025 at age 24, a loss teammates and coaches say still weighs on the Cowboys organization.
• Kneeland’s son, Makhai, was born on June 11, and the team has presented tributes in the locker room and committed to help his partner, Catalina Mancera.
• Tennessee Titans defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, who coached Kneeland in Dallas, became emotional when asked about him during a media session Wednesday and wore a No. 94 pin in his honor.
• Cowboys players and staff have kept public reminders of Kneeland’s life and motto “One Love,” including helmet stickers, tribute shirts and a marker in the players’ lounge.
• The continued public mourning and the team’s support for Kneeland’s family keep his memory active with teammates and could shape how the organization maintains long-term financial and emotional aid for his child and partner.