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Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend Catalina Mancera is reportedly expecting his baby following his death at 24.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates.”
Jonathan Prezley, Marshawn Kneeland’s agent released a statement which 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 of 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 pan I can hardly put into words."
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is reportedly pregnant following his death at 24. A moment of silence is held for Marshawn Kneeland prior to the game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)placeholder image
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is reportedly pregnant following his death at 24. A moment of silence is held for Marshawn Kneeland prior to the game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Dallas Cowboys have set up the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund. According to the website, “Kneeland's path to the NFL resonated beyond football. He entered the league months after the death of his mother, Wendy, whose memory he honored publicly as he began his pro career by wearing a necklace with a small urn containing her ashes. Loved ones and former coaches remembered him as resilient, grounded, and optimistic.
“Off the field, his story-persevering through personal loss while stepping onto one of football's biggest stages-left an imprint on teammates and fans. Tributes from the Cowboys and national outlets emphasized his character and the bright future many saw ahead of him.”
After he passed away, Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend Catalina Mancera told the Daily Mail that “I'm grieving hard right now. It will be a long time before I'll feel ready to talk at any length.”
Catalina also said: “We're still in the early stages of everything. We are working on the funeral arrangements. I don't know where it's going to be yet.”
In a press conference on November 12, Brian Schottenheimer, the NFL team’s head coach revealed the news that Catalina Mancera is expecting a baby with the late Marshawn Kneeland. He said: “[Catalina is] pregnant and so we want to make sure she is taken care of and the baby is taken care of for the rest of their lives.”
He also said: “Our guys—it’s very important to them and to us.”
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When did Marshawn Kneeland’s mum die?
According to the New York Post, “The Cowboys defensive lineman lost his mother, Wendy, to an accidental overdose less than two years before he took his own life at just 24 years old. “ The New York Post also reported that “Williams was reportedly close to his mother, carrying a small urn with her ashes on a chain around his neck since her passing.”
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