Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Cowboys Launch Memorial Fund for Late Player Marshawn Kneeland's Unborn Child
A football player named Marshawn Kneeland sadly passed away.
He was only 24 years old.
Marshawn had a girlfriend named Catalina who is going to have their baby.
His football team, the Dallas Cowboys, felt very sad about this and wanted to help.
So, they started a special fund called the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund.
This fund is a way for people to give money to make sure Catalina and the baby will be okay and have everything they need.
The team announced this to everyone, showing they care about their player's family.
They will also remember Marshawn during their games.
The Dallas Cowboys have created the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund.
The fund is established to support the unborn child of the late defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and his girlfriend, Catalina Mancera.
Kneeland died by apparent suicide on November 6, shortly after his first NFL touchdown.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced the fund, emphasizing the team's desire to ensure financial security for Mancera and the baby.
Kneeland, 24, was a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and previously played at Western Michigan University.
- Who
- The Dallas Cowboys organization and head coach Brian Schottenheimer
- What
- Established the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund to support his pregnant girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, and their unborn child.
- When
- Announced Wednesday, following the player's death on November 6.
- Where
- Plano, Texas (where the incident occurred); support fund is team-wide.
- Why
- To provide financial security for Catalina Mancera and the baby following the unexpected death of Marshawn Kneeland.
- Player Name
- Marshawn Kneeland
- Age
- 24
- Team
- Dallas Cowboys
- Date of Death
- November 6
- Girlfriend's Name
- Catalina Mancera
- Pregnancy Status
- Pregnant
- Cause of Death
- Apparent suicide after police chase