Marshawn Kneeland and Dak Prescott (Photos via Imagn Images & CBS)

NFL News: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has offered a reaction to the d3ath of his teammate, Marshawn Kneeland.

The Cowboys are still reeling from Kneeland’s passing, with several of them taking to social media to express their devastation after learning the news.

Dak Prescott was not among them but made some heartfelt comments on Thursday night while speaking at a ceremony at his alma mater, Haughton High School in Louisiana.

The ceremony was held in Dak’s honor, but he couldn’t have been happy, given the loss of a teammate under such tragic circumstances.

Kneeland is said to have di3d as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a chase in Dallas.

“Tragic loss, I hurt, heavy heart today,” the QB said. “I hurt for Marshawn, I hurt for his family, I hurt for his girlfriend and I hurt for every single one of my teammates. This is a pain you don’t wish upon anybody.”

Marshawn Kneeland’s D3ath Particularly Disturbing For Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott (Photo via YouTube)
Kneeland’s passing likely hurt Prescott more than most in the Cowboys locker room, as he lost his older brother, Jace, to suicide in 2020. He has since advocated for suicide prevention awareness and has worn “Ask 4 Help” on his wrist tape in games.

Both players also lost their mothers. Kneeland’s mom passed away just two months before he was drafted by the Cowboys in 2024.

Prescott’s mother di3d from cancer in 2013. The Week 9 loss, in which Kneeland had scored his first career touchdown, was the 12th anniversary of her d3ath.

The Cowboys are not in action in NFL Week 10, as they are on a bye, which will afford them more time to process Kneeland’s tragic d3ath. Still, it’s a meager consolation.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.