LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dallas Cowboys players bowed their heads duringa moment of silencein honor of their late teammate, Marshawn Kneeland, before Monday night's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
A photo of Kneeland was shown on the video boards at Allegiant Stadium, and the suicide hotline number, 988, was posted.
Kneeland, a 24-year-old defensive end,was found deadon Nov. 6 of an apparent suicide. Monday's game was the first for the Cowboys since his death.
Dallas players woreblue T-shirts with Kneeland's name, the years of his life — 2001-2025 — and the team's star logo beneath an image of his face. A decal of his number, 94, was on theback of their helmetsand will remain there for the rest of the season.
The team prepared a locker room stall for Kneeland at the stadium, and his jersey was placed on a coat hanger.
Dallas is coming off a bye week, given the team a little more time tocome to grips with his death.
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