Dak Prescott Shares Haunting Final Words From Marshawn Kneeland Before His Tragic Passing
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has spoken out with raw emotion about the tragic passing of teammate Marshawn Kneeland, the 24-year-old defensive end, revealing that Kneeland once confided in him about “ending the pain.”
During a quiet media session at the team facility in Frisco, Dak admitted, his voice breaking, “He was always smiling for the cameras, but inside he was hurting.”
Prescott shared that just days before the tragedy, Kneeland had told him, “Sometimes it’s hard to keep fighting when you feel like you’re doing it alone.” Dak said he believed Kneeland’s familiar smile — the same one fans saw after his first Monday Night Football touchdown celebration — meant everything was fine, but that wasn’t the case.
Dak also acknowledged that he had battled through his own dark days in the past, which made Kneeland’s struggle hit even harder. “I wish I had understood more about the weight he was carrying,” he said.
The NFL community responded quickly. Players from across the league, including stars like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, expressed support for Dak and emphasized the urgent need for greater mental-health awareness among athletes.
Prescott closed his remarks with a message meant for anyone suffering in silence. If you are hurting, do not hide it. Speak up, because “there is always someone ready to listen.”
Marshawn Kneeland’s passing is not only a devastating loss for the Dallas Cowboys. It is also a powerful reminder that sports are not only physical battles. Many athletes are fighting emotional ones that the world never sees.
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