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Marshawn Kneeland tributes: Jake Ferguson leads emotional outpouring after loss of life of Dallas Cowboys star

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By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER

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The Dallas Cowboys are mourning the shock death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at the age of just 24.

Kneeland’s death was revealed in a statement by the team on Thursday morning, with tributes soon pouring in afterwards.

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Tight end Jake Ferguson was one of the first to post his condolences after news of Marshawn Kneeland’s death broke

Former Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer shared his thoughts

He praised Kneeland’s work ethic and believed he was ‘going to have a great career’.

This post is from linebacker Damone Clark

Linebacker Kenneth Murray also posted a tribute

Linebacker Marist Liufau called him his ‘uce’

That word means ‘brother’ in Samoan slang

A pair of wide receivers shared similar messages

Pass catcher Ryan Flournoy:

Veteran Cowboys wideout KaVonte Turpin:

The death has completely stunned the league

Players from the Cowboys have begun posting tributes to their teammate

Dallas Cowboys Marshawn Kneeland’s death announced this morning

The second-year defensive end’s death was revealed by the team in the early hours of Thursday.

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