The NFL paid a heartfelt tribute to Marshawn Kneeland before Raiders-Broncos ‘TNF’ kickoff.
Thursday night’s Raiders-Broncos matchup wasn’t just another game under the bright lights, it was a night filled with emotion, remembrance, and unity. Before kickoff, the NFL paid tribute to the late Marshawn Kneeland, honoring a young man whose promising career and beautiful spirit were cut short far too soon.
As the stadium lights dimmed and the crowd fell silent, a tribute showing Kneeland’s photo on the screen.
The 24-year-old had scored his first career touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night but was dead two nights later, with police having relayed that he passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading troopers on a chase.
The Broncos joined the Cowboys and the rest of the football community in mourning the DE’s passing before playing Vegas on Thursday night.
The NFL community has rallied around Kneeland’s loved ones since the tragic death and this tribute was a reminder that the league is more than competition, it’s a brotherhood.
Rest in peace, Marshawn Kneeland. The game goes on, but your legacy will never fade. Last night, football wasn’t just played, it was felt.
