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Late Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland's Girlfriend Welcomes Their Child

Late Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland's Girlfriend Welcomes Their Child

Summary

Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24. His girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, has given birth to their son, and the Cowboys have set up a memorial fund to support her and the baby.

Key Facts

  • Marshawn Kneeland was a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.
  • He died by suicide on November 6, 2025, at 24 years old.
  • The Cowboys' head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced a memorial fund to help Kneeland’s girlfriend and their child.
  • Catalina Mancera, Kneeland’s girlfriend, recently gave birth to their baby boy named Makhai.
  • Before his death, Kneeland scored his first NFL touchdown on November 3, 2025.
  • Kneeland played college football at Western Michigan.
  • The Cowboys drafted him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
  • He played in 18 games over two NFL seasons.
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