The NFL world is gutted Thursday after the Dallas Cowboys announced the death of 24-year-old defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.
Kneeland was a 2024 second-round pick out of Western Michigan. He recovered a punt for a touchdown just Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals.
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The Cowboys’ initial statement:
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
Reaction to Kneeland’s death is pouring in across the NFL world. Frisco, Texas police released a statement Thursday saying they were investigating the incident as a possible suicide.
Week 10 gets underway Thursday night as the Denver Broncos host the Las Vegas Raiders. The biggest injury news on the Broncos’ end is reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II will miss his second straight game with a pectoral injury. The Raiders, meanwhile, figure to have all their big names active.
On Wednesday, the Texans announced they’ll be without C.J. Stroud, who is still in concussion protocol per head coach DeMeco Ryans. Meanwhile in Arizona, the Cardinals are placing Kyler Murray on injured reserve. Murray has been sidelined since Week 5 with a sprained foot.
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Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is set to visit multiple NFL teams in hopes of signing for the second half of the season after being cleared to return to the field following spinal fusion surgery. Samuel met with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, and the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. Samuel will also meet with San Francisco (Monday), Chicago (Tuesday), and Pittsburgh (Wednesday) next week, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Samuel was a second-round pick for the Chargers in 2021 and spent his first four years as a pro in LA. He last appeared for the Chargers in 2024, suiting up for four games before going down with his injury.
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The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and will not travel with the team to Germany for the Week 10 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Buckner is dealing with a neck injury.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have opened the 21-day practice window for guard/center Willie Lampkin to return from injury. Lampkin was claimed by the Eagles off waivers in August then placed on injured reserve a couple of days later.
Philly also signed edge rusher Patrick Johnson to the practice squad after releasing him before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
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The Philadelphia Eagles got two big names back in practice on Thursday. Running back Saquon Barkley was on the practice field Thursday after dealing with a groin injury he suffered against the New York Giants in Week 8. Wide receiver A.J. Brown had been out due to a hamstring injury but both have returned to practice following the bye week.
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Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb was back at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a foot injury. In his first season with Houston, Chubb has played in all eight games thus far, rushing for 355 yards, two touchdowns, and averaging just under four yards per carry.
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Wilson has been out since Week 6 after suffering a hyperextended knee during their loss to the Broncos in London.
The wide receiver leads the Jets with 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns.
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The Baltimore Ravens have signed defensive back Sanoussi Kane to the practice squad. Kane was a seventh-round pick for the Ravens in 2024 and has appeared in 21 career games.
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Gano missed a month with a groin injury after suiting up for the first three games of the season. He returned against the Eagles in Week 8 and now looks like he could be out yet again.
Jude McAtamney kicked in four games, going 2-for-2 on field goals, but 9-for-12 on extra points, which led to his release.
Younghoe Koo, who was released by the Falcons earlier this season, was signed to the Giants’ practice squad in September.
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New Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner cleared concussion protocol, according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder. Gardner missed last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals while he was still with the New York Jets. Gardner was traded to the Colts on Tuesday for a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick and second-year receiver Adonai Mitchell. He suffered a concussion in Week 7’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Gardner will speak with the media at 11:30 a.m. ET, and he is expected to make his Colts debut in Berlin this Sunday against the Falcons.
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The Dallas Cowboys announced the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland on Thursday. He was 24.
The team made the announcement in a statement, which read:
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
The NFL released a similar statement Thursday, confirming Kneeland’s death and adding that it has “offered support and counseling resources” to the Cowboys.
Kneeland’s agent, Jon Perzley, also put out a statement, saying he was “shattered” at the news. Perzley’s full statement read:
“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night. 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. 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. I ask that you please give his loved ones the privacy and compassion they need as they grieve this tremendous loss.”
Kneeland’s cause of death has not been announced at this time.
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington did not practice on Wednesday due to a foot injury. In eight games this season, Washington has 13 receptions for 127 yards and 1 touchdow
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A rarity in the NFL, every player was a full participant in Baltimore Ravens practice on Wednesday.
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The New England Patriots had five players who did not participate in practice on Wednesday, including wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), center Garrett Bradbury (hip), linebacker Christian Elliss (hip), running back Joshua Farmer (ankle), and running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe).
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez (gameday concussion protocol) and linebacker Marte Mapu (neck) were both full participants in practice on Wednesday.
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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Puka Nacua should be good to go for Sunday’s matchup against division rival San Francisco despite dealing with a rib injury.
Through seven games this season, Nacua has 61 catches for 711 yards. He leads the NFL in targets (73) and receiving first downs (35).
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The New York Jets traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday. On Wednesday, his older brother, Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, told ESPN’s Rich Cimini that he’s lost his starting job.
“My coaches told me I was underperforming, that I’ve been underperforming since training camp,” Quincy Williams said, via Cimini.
Cimini reported that the elder Williams said he’s “not thrilled” with the decision but is eager to win his job back.
Williams was a first-team All-Pro for the Jets in 2023. He’s tied for seventh on the team with 22 total tackles this season, although he’s played in only four games so far. He spent time on IR with a shoulder injury earlier this fall.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner fully participated in his first practice with the team. Gardner suffered a concussion in Week 7’s game against the Carolina Panthers and missed last weekend’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He is only one day removed from a trade that sent him from the Jets to the Colts.
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook missed practice on Wednesday due to foot and ankle injuries, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Head coach Sean McDermott noted in Wednesday’s press conference that Cook suffered the injury during last Sunday’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell did not participate in practice on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.
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Purdy has missed six games this season total due to injury, and head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed he won’t be a full participant in practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s key NFC West game against the Rams.
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, meanwhile, still isn’t practicing with a knee injury he’s battled since Week 4.
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The Arizona Cardinals placed quarterback Kyler Murray on injured reserve Wednesday, meaning he’ll miss at least four more games with a sprained foot that’s sidelined him since Week 5.
The Cardinals made the move a day after head coach Jonathan Gannon announced that backup Jacoby Brissett would continue to play as Arizona’s starting quarterback. Brissett has started Arizona’s three previous games in Murray’s absence and led the Cardinals to a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys Monday night.
Gannon announced the transaction, telling reporters that Murray’s move to injured reserve is “the best thing for him and us.”
Gannon said that he hopes that Murray can return this season.