NFL Fans Are Pissed Off After Hot Mic Caught Denver Broncos Hecklers Yelling Vulgar 2-Word Message During Moment Of Silence For Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland

Before Thursday night’s matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders, the stadium paused for a moment of silence to honor Marshawn Kneeland — the Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman who tragically passed away. As Kneeland’s photo appeared on the big screen, fans were asked to stand together in remembrance and offer their condolences to his family.

However, while most of the crowd remained quiet and respectful, a small group of hecklers broke the silence by shouting obscenities — a moment that quickly sparked outrage across social media.
One viewer posted:

“’F you’ during a moment of silence is ridiculous.”
Another wrote:
“Of course people yell f*** you during the Marshawn Kneeland tribute. S*** is sad.”

Despite the disrespect from a few individuals, the vast majority of the 76,000 fans in attendance upheld the tribute with complete respect. Many praised the Broncos for handling the moment with dignity:

“Complete class from the Broncos.”
“Silence carries more weight than noise ever will. Respect honored in stillness.”

The incident comes as the sports world continues to process the details surrounding Kneeland’s death. Texas Department of Public Safety reported that he died from a self-inflicted injury following a chase with police in Frisco, Texas — a revelation that has prompted deeper conversations about mental health, player well-being, and how the sports community responds to tragedy.

Although the moment of silence was disrupted by a few disrespectful voices, the overall message remained clear: it was a night meant to honor a young man gone too soon, and a reminder that even in the loudest environments in sports, there must always be space for quiet, respect, and humanity.