Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Solomon Thomas shared a heartfelt tribute to teammate Marshawn Kneeland in a social media post following the latter’s death on Thursday.

The Dallas Cowboys selected Kneeland in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Days before his death, the defensive end scored his first career touchdown in the team’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Former coaches and associates, stunned by the news of the Cowboys DL’s death, spoke about their time with the 24-year-old Kneeland.

It was an inexcusable loss for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, and these players stood out as winners and losers against the Arizona Cardinals.

Marshawn Kneeland's uncle, Preston Kneeland, called the Dallas Cowboys defensive end a 'gentle giant' as family and team mourn the 24-year-old

It was Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams breaking through the Cardinals’ line and blocking the punt, actually doing so with his facemask. Then Marshawn Kneeland hustled after the bouncing ball and fell on it in the Cardinals’ end zone, giving Dallas its first touchdown of the game.